Romans 2:22

Sayest [λ ε γ ω ν]. The denunciation is not so pronounced. The Talmud charges the crime of adultery upon the three most illustrious Rabbins. Abhorrest [β δ ε λ υ σ σ ο μ ε ν ο ς]. The verb means originally to turn away from a thing on account of the stench. See on abomination, Matthew 24:15.

Commit sacrilege [ι ε ρ ο σ υ λ ε ι ς]. Rev. renders according to the etymology, iJeron temple, sulaw to despoil; hence rob temples. Some explain, the pillage of idol temples; others, robbing the Jewish temple by embezzlement, withholding the temple tribute, etc. The robbery of temples as practiced by the Jews is inferred from Acts 19:37. Compare Josephus, "Antiq.," 4 8, 10, where he lays down the law not to plunder Gentile temples, nor to seize treasure stored up there in honor of any God. 25