Strong's Concordance/Greek/G3027

Strong's G3027 · Greek

λῃστής

lēistḗs

Number
G3027
Language
Greek
Original word
λῃστής
Transliteration
lēistḗs
KJV occurrences
15 verses

Definition

a brigand

KJV: robber, thief

Root / derivation: from (to plunder);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered λῃστής across 15 verses.

thieves8×
thief3×
robber2×
robbers2×

Every occurrence (KJV)

15 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew4 verses
Mark3 verses
Luke4 verses
John3 verses
2 Corinthians1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G3027 (lēistḗs) mean?

a brigand

How many times does G3027 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G3027 (λῃστής) appears in 15 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “thieves.”

How is lēistḗs translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G3027 is rendered as “thieves” (8×), “thief” (3×), “robber” (2×), “robbers” (2×).

Where does the Greek word λῃστής come from?

from (to plunder);