Strong's Greek Concordance

G1659: ἐλευθερόω

eleutheróō · “to set free”

Definition

to liberate, i.e. (figuratively) to exempt (from moral, ceremonial or mortal liability)

KJV translates it as: deliver, make free

Word origin: from G1658 (ἐλεύθερος);

Extended definition

ἐλευθερόω, -ῶ
[in LXX: Pro.25:10. 2Ma.1:27 2Mac 2:22 * ;]
to make free from sin, Jhn.8:32, 36; before ἀπό, Rom.6:18, 22 8:2, 21; τ. ἐλευθερία (dative commodi), Gal.5:1 (on the "punctiliar" force of this verb, see M, Pr. 149; cf. also Cremer, 251).†
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How G1659 is translated

  • having been set free ×2
  • will set free ×1
  • shall set free, ×1
  • has set free ×1
  • will be set free ×1
  • has set free; ×1

Bible verses with G1659 (eleutheróō)

Eleutheróō appears in 7 verses.

  • John 8:32

    And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

  • John 8:36

    If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.

  • Romans 6:18

    Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness.

  • Romans 6:22

    But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life.

  • Romans 8:2

    For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.

  • Romans 8:21

    Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.

  • Galatians 5:1

    Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.