Strong's Concordance/Greek/G3027

Strong's G3027 · Greek

λῃστής

lestes · /lace-tace'/

Number
G3027
Language
Greek
Original word
λῃστής
Transliteration
lestes
Pronunciation
lace-tace'
KJV occurrences
15 verses

Definition

from leizomai (to plunder); a brigand:--robber, thief.

KJV: robber, thief

Root / derivation: from leizomai (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 (lestes) mean?

from leizomai (to plunder); a brigand:--robber, thief.

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 lestes 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 leizomai (to plunder)