ἱεροσυλέω

hierosuleōto despoil a templeHow to read Greek
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Definition

ἱερο-συλέω, -ῶ

(ἱερόσυλος, which see), [in LXX: 2Ma.9.2 * ;]

to rob a temple (commit sacrilege, R, mg.): Romans 2:22.

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Occurrences

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  1. Romans 2:22ἱεροσυλεῖς · do you rob temples
    You who forbid adultery, do you commit adultery? You who abhor idols, do you rob temples?