The Greek word “bebeloo”

Found just twice in the New Testament (Mt. 12:5; Acts 24:6), the Greek verb “bebeloo” meant “profane,” “desecrate,” “make common.”

Jesus used this word to say the Old Testament priests “profaned” the Sabbath by their work (Mt. 12:5) but were not guilty of sin (compare Num. 28:9-10). Paul was accused of “profaning” (desecrating) the temple, but this was a false charge (Acts 24:6).