Robber, highwayman

G3027
Greek
UBS
λῃστής
lēistḗslace-tace'
Noun Masculine

Definition

(derivative of ληστεύω ‘to practice robbery, piracy,’ not occurring in the NT) one who robs by force and violence

Semantic Domains

Possess
Transfer
Exchange
Hostility
Strife

Etymology

from (to plunder);

KJV Translations

robber, thief

Occurrences15
Frequency Rank#795

Verse Usage

This word appears 15 times in the Bible. Verse examples coming soon.