λῃστάς
lēistḗs
robbers
A person who engages in violent theft, specifically by attacking travelers or settlements, i.e. brigand, bandit. The term emphasizes organized or armed robbery, typically in groups or bands, often with threat or use of force. In some contexts, also refers to political insurgents or revolutionaries labeled as bandits by authorities.
Mark 15:27 · Word #6
Lexicon G3027
| Lemma | λῃστής |
| Transliteration | lēistḗs |
| Strong's | G3027 |
| Definition | A person who engages in violent theft, specifically by attacking travelers or settlements, i.e. brigand, bandit. The term emphasizes organized or armed robbery, typically in groups or bands, often with threat or use of force. In some contexts, also refers to political insurgents or revolutionaries labeled as bandits by authorities. |
Morphology N ACC M PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | robbers |
| Literal | robbers |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | λῃστής |
| Strong's | G3027 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3027-03
brigands
| Morphological Notes | Noun; accusative masculine plural (AMP). Direct object form, referring to multiple male persons characterized by violent plundering. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Brigands" preserves the root idea of organized, forceful plundering inherent in λῃστής. The accusative masculine plural form is reflected by the English plural, matching the grammatical number without altering core meaning. |
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