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Strong's G2416 ἱεροσυλέω (hierosyleo)

Hierosyleo means “commit sacrilege” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2416 — chay (“life”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G2416
Language Greek
Linked Usages 2
Books 2

Strong's G2416 Quick Answer

Strong's G2416 ἱεροσυλέω (hierosuleo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. hierosuleo (hee-er-os-ool-eh'-o) v. 1. to be a temple-robber (figuratively) [from G2417] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include commit. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
hierosuleo (hee-er-os-ool-eh'-o) v. 1. to be a temple-robber (figuratively) [from G2417]
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
commit

Meaning and Definition

hierosuleo (hee-er-os-ool-eh'-o) v. 1. to be a temple-robber (figuratively) [from G2417] KJV: commit sacrilege Root(s): G2417

Original Word
ἱεροσυλέω
Transliteration
hierosuleo
Derivation
Root: ἱερόσυλος R1: 2417
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2416. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to despoil a temple

Usage: ἱερο-συλέω, -ῶ (ἱερόσυλος, which see), [in LXX: 2Ma.9:2 * ;] to rob a temple (commit sacrilege, R, mg.): Rom.2:22.† (AS)

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How Strong's G2416 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render hierosuleo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

commit Romans 2:22

How Strong's G2416 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 1 linked usage.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G2416 (ἱεροσυλέω) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G2416 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G2416 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Romans 2:22 KJV

Thou that sayest a man should not commit adultery, dost thou commit adultery? thou that abhorrest idols, dost thou commit sacrilege?

Strong's G2416 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

2 Maccabees 9:2 Septuagint / Brenton

For he had entered the city called Persepolis, and went about to rob the temple, and to hold the city; whereupon the multitude running to defend themselves with their weapons put them to flight; and so it happened, that Antiochus being put to flight of the inhabitants returned with shame.

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2416.

Romans 2:22 New Testament, KJV
Thou that sayest a man should not commit adultery, dost thou commit adultery? thou that abhorrest idols, dost thou commit sacrilege?
2 Maccabees 9:2 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
For he had entered the city called Persepolis, and went about to rob the temple, and to hold the city; whereupon the multitude running to defend themselves with their weapons put them to flight; and so it happened, that Antiochus being put to flight of the inhabitants returned with shame.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2416, grouped by book.

Romans 1 usage, New Testament
Romans 2:22
2 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
2 Maccabees 9:2

Strong's G2416 FAQ

What does hierosyleo (ἱεροσυλέω) mean?

Hierosyleo (Strong's G2416) is a Greek word most simply glossed "commit sacrilege". hierosuleo (hee-er-os-ool-eh'-o) v. 1. to be a temple-robber (figuratively) [from G2417]

How many times is hierosyleo (ἱεροσυλέω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G2416 across 2 books.

Where can I study hierosyleo (ἱεροσυλέω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2416 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate hierosyleo (ἱεροσυλέω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as commit. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G2416 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2416, with linked reader references where each row is available.