Strong’s G0953

βεβηλόω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

bebéloó

Pronunciation

beh-bay-LOH-oh

Definition

To profane, to desecrate, to make common or unholy.

Meaning

I profane, pollute, violate.

Usage

The verb βεβηλόω is used in the New Testament to describe the act of treating something sacred with irreverence or disrespect, effectively making it common or unholy. It conveys the idea of violating the sanctity of something that is set apart for God. This term is often used in the context of religious practices and sacred spaces, emphasizing the seriousness of maintaining holiness and reverence.

Bible references

Matthew 12:5;Acts 24:6