G3027

λῃστης 

Transliteration

lestes;

Pronunciation

lace-tace'

Parts of Speech

n m

Root Word (Etymology)

from leizomai (to plunder)

Dictionary Aids

TWOT Reference: TDNT 4:257

KJV Translation Count — 15x

The KJV translates Strongs H1 in the following manner: thief (11), robber (4)

Outline of Biblical Usage

1. a robber, plunderer, freebooter, brigand
For Synonyms see entry 5856

Strong's Definitions

robber, thief.

Concordance Results Using KJV

And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves.

KJV

In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a G3027 with swords and staves for to take me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and ye laid no hold on me.

KJV

Then were there two thieves crucified with him, one on the right hand, and another on the left.

KJV

The thieves also, which were crucified with him, cast the same in his teeth.

KJV

And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer? but ye have made it a den of thieves.

KJV

And Jesus answered and said unto them, Are ye come out, as against a G3027, with swords and with staves to take me?

KJV

And with him they crucify two thieves; the one on his right hand, and the other on his left.

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And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead.

KJV

Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves?

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Saying unto them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer: but ye have made it a den of thieves.

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