Strong's Lexicon sulaó: To despoil, to plunder, to strip Original Word: συλάω Word Origin: From a primary word σῦλον (sulon), meaning "spoil" or "plunder." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of plundering or despoiling is שָׁלַל (shalal), Strong's Hebrew #7998, which also means spoil or plunder. Usage: The verb "sulaó" is used to describe the act of stripping or plundering, often in the context of taking spoils of war or robbing someone of their possessions. It conveys a sense of forceful taking or despoiling, often leaving the victim bereft of their goods or dignity. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, plundering was a common practice during warfare. Victorious armies would often strip the defeated of their valuables, livestock, and even people, taking them as slaves. This practice was not only a means of enriching the victors but also served as a demonstration of power and dominance. The concept of plundering was well understood in the Greco-Roman world, where military conquests were frequent, and the spoils of war were a significant motivator for soldiers. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 4813 syláō – properly, to plunder, exercising "right of seizure" to strip and take spoil (like seizing spoils of war). See 4812 (sylagōgeō). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom sulé (booty) Definition to plunder NASB Translation robbed (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4813: συλάωσυλάω, σύλω: 1 aorist ἐσύλησα; ((akin to) σύλη 'spoil' (allied with σκῦλον (which see, yet cf.) Curtius, p. 696)); from Homer down; to rob, despoil: τινα, 2 Corinthians 11:8. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance rob. From a derivative of sullo (to strip; probably akin to haireomai; compare skulon); to despoil -- rob. see GREEK haireomai see GREEK skulon Forms and Transliterations εσυλησα εσύλησα ἐσύλησα esulesa esulēsa esylesa esylēsa esýlesa esýlēsaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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