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desecrate

Definition:

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.

  • Often desecrating something involves showing great disrespect for it.
  • For example, pagan kings desecrated special dishes from God's temple by using them for parties at their palace.
  • Bones from dead people were used by enemies to desecrate the altar in God's temple.
  • This term could be translated as "cause to be unholy" or "dishonor by making impure" or "disrespectfully profane" or "cause to be impure."

(See also: altar, defile, dishonor, profane, pure, temple, holy)

Bible References:

Word Data:

  • Strong's: H2490, H2610, H2930, G953

Forms Found in the English ULB:

desecrate, desecrated, desecrating