ἱερόσυλος
hierosulos
G2417
G:A
Greek
temple robber
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Hierosulos describes people explicitly denied the charge of robbing a temple in Acts 19:37.
The sole attested use identifies people who are said not to have committed temple robbery.
Senses in use
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Accused of robbing a temple · dominant
In Acts 19:37, the accusative plural masculine form refers to the men brought forward, who are denied the accusation; the APB renders the clause "who are neither temple robbers nor blasphemers of our God."
In the Anselm Project Bible: In Acts 19:37, the APB presents the accusation with "temple robbers,".