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ἱερόσυλος G2417
G2417 is the Greek word ἱερόσυλος, transliterated hierósylos. The King James Version most often renders it robbers of churches.
What it means
a temple-despoiler.
Where it comes from
from G2411 (ἱερόν) and G4813 (συλάω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: robber of churches.
Verses using ἱερόσυλος
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Acts 19:37 · KJV
For ye have brought hither these men, which are neither robbers of churches, nor yet blasphemers of your goddess.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2417 mean?
G2417 is the Greek word ἱερόσυλος (hierósylos), meaning a temple-despoiler.
How is G2417 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it robbers of churches (1 time).
How many times does G2417 appear in the Bible?
ἱερόσυλος (hierósylos) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2417 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2411 (ἱερόν) and G4813 (συλάω).
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