desecrate, desecrated

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

• Acts 24:4-6
• Isaiah 30:22
• Psalms 74:7-8
• Psalms 89:39

Word Data

• Strong’s: H2490, H2610, H2930, G09530