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ἐλευθερόω G1659
G1659 is the Greek word ἐλευθερόω, transliterated eleutheróō. The King James Version most often renders it free.
What it means
to liberate, i.e. (figuratively) to exempt (from moral, ceremonial or mortal liability).
Where it comes from
from G1658 (ἐλεύθερος).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 11 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: deliver, make free.
Verses using ἐλευθερόω
All 7 verses, quoted in full.
John 8:32 · KJV
And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
John 8:36 · KJV
If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.
Romans 6:18 · KJV
Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness.
Romans 6:22 · KJV
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 · KJV
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 · KJV
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 · KJV
Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
Common questions
What does Strong's G1659 mean?
G1659 is the Greek word ἐλευθερόω (eleutheróō), meaning to liberate, i.e. (figuratively) to exempt (from moral, ceremonial or mortal liability).
How is G1659 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it free (3 times), make (2 times), made (2 times), being (1 time), made free (1 time), among others.
How many times does G1659 appear in the Bible?
ἐλευθερόω (eleutheróō) is tagged in 7 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1659 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1658 (ἐλεύθερος).
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