Lestes

The NAS New Testament Greek Lexicon

 Strong's Number:   3027  
Original WordWord Origin
lesteßfrom leizomai (to plunder)
Transliterated WordTDNT Entry
Lestes4:257,532
Phonetic SpellingParts of Speech
lace-tace'   Noun Masculine
 Definition
  1. a robber, plunderer, freebooter, brigand
 
 NAS Word Usage - Total: 15
robber 5, robbers 6, robbers' 4
 
NAS Verse Count
Matthew4
Mark3
Luke4
John3
2 Corinthians1


Total15
Greek lexicon based on Thayer's and Smith's Bible Dictionary plus others; this is keyed to the large Kittel and the "Theological Dictionary of the New Testament." These files are public domain.

Bibliography Information

Thayer and Smith. "Greek Lexicon entry for Lestes". "The NAS New Testament Greek Lexicon". . 1999.

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