"some list as a deponent, λυμαίνομαι, to outrage, harm, violently maltreat; in NT to make havoc of, ruin, Acts 8:3*"
Definition and meaning
some list as a deponent, λυμαίνομαι, to outrage, harm, violently maltreat; in NT to make havoc of, ruin, Acts 8:3*
In the original Greek the word is written: λυμαίνω
Historical context
The Roman Empire provided infrastructure no previous civilization had built — roads, sea routes, a common language in Greek, and relative peace across the Mediterranean. Jewish synagogues existed in every major city, giving Paul a starting point everywhere he traveled. The early church had no buildings, no political power, no social standing — and spread faster than any movement in ancient history.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of lymaino (G3075) across the King James Bible.
As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison.
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Common questions
Strong's G3075 (lymaino) is a Greek word that means: some list as a deponent, λυμαίνομαι, to outrage, harm, violently maltreat; in NT to make havoc of, ruin, Acts 8:3* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.
The word lymaino (G3075) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G3075 is lymaino, a Greek word defined as: some list as a deponent, λυμαίνομαι, to outrage, harm, violently maltreat; in NT to make havoc of, ruin, Acts 8:3*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
lymaino is a Greek word found in the New Testament.