The Linked Word Project

Strong's Number G3027

λῃστής
lestes · lace-tace'
Transliteration:
lestes{lace-tace'} (also written leistes)
Word Origin:
from leizomai (to plunder)
TDNT:
4:257,532
Part of Speech:
noun masculine
Strong's Definition:
a brigand
Usage in the KJV:
thief 3, robber 4

Total: 15
Occurs 15 times in the Greek text.
Definition:
  1. a robber, plunderer, freebooter, brigand For Synonyms see entry 5856
TDNT - Theological Dictionary of the New Testament
TWOT - Theological Word Book of the Old Testament