G3084: λυτρόω
lytróō · “to ransom”
Definition
to ransom (literally or figuratively)
KJV translates it as: redeem
Word origin: from G3083 (λύτρον);
Extended definition
λυτρόω, -ῶ
(λύτρον, which see), [in LXX chiefly for פָּדָה, גָּאַל ;]
to release on receipt of ransom; mid., to release by paying ransom, to redeem: in spiritual sense, Tit.2:14; pass, 1Pe.1:18; in general sense, to deliver (cf. Exo.6:6, Psa.69:18, al.): Luk.24:21.†
(AS)
(λύτρον, which see), [in LXX chiefly for פָּדָה, גָּאַל ;]
to release on receipt of ransom; mid., to release by paying ransom, to redeem: in spiritual sense, Tit.2:14; pass, 1Pe.1:18; in general sense, to deliver (cf. Exo.6:6, Psa.69:18, al.): Luk.24:21.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G3084 is translated
- to redeem ×1
- he may redeem ×1
- you were redeemed ×1
Bible verses with G3084 (lytróō)
Lytróō appears in 3 verses.
- Luke 24:21
But we trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel: and beside all this, to day is the third day since these things were done.
- Titus 2:14
Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
- 1 Peter 1:18
Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;