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# desecrate #
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## Definition: ##
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The term "desecrate" means to damage or contaminate a sacred place or object in such a way that it is unacceptable for use in worship.
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* Often desecrating something involves showing great disrespect for it.
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* For example, pagan kings desecrated special dishes from God's temple by using them for parties at their palace.
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* Bones from dead people were used by enemies to desecrate the altar in God's temple.
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* This term could be translated as, "cause to be unholy" or "dishonor by making impure" or "disrespectfully profane" or "cause to be impure."
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## Bible References: ##
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* [Acts 24:4-6](en/tn/act/help/24/04)
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* [Isaiah 30:22](en/tn/isa/help/30/22)
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* [Psalms 074:7-8](en/tn/psa/help/74/07)
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* [Psalms 089:38-40](en/tn/psa/help/89/38)
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