church 1577 # ekklesia {ek-klay-see'-ah}; from a compound of 1537 and a derivative of 2564; a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (Jewish synagogue, or Christian community of members on earth or saints in heaven or both): -- assembly, {church}.[ql churches 2417 # hierosulos {hee-er-os'-oo-los}; from 2411 and 4813; a temple-despoiler: -- robber of {churches}.[ql