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βεβηλόω G953
G953 is the Greek word βεβηλόω, transliterated bebēlóō. The King James Version most often renders it profane.
What it means
to desecrate.
Where it comes from
from G952 (βέβηλος).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: profane.
Verses using βεβηλόω
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 12:5 · KJV
Or have ye not read in the law, how that on the sabbath days the priests in the temple profane the sabbath, and are blameless?
Acts 24:6 · KJV
Who also hath gone about to profane the temple: whom we took, and would have judged according to our law.
Common questions
What does Strong's G953 mean?
G953 is the Greek word βεβηλόω (bebēlóō), meaning to desecrate.
How is G953 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it profane (2 times).
How many times does G953 appear in the Bible?
βεβηλόω (bebēlóō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G953 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G952 (βέβηλος).
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