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ἀπολύτρωσις G629
G629 is the Greek word ἀπολύτρωσις, transliterated apolýtrōsis. The King James Version most often renders it redemption.
What it means
(the act) ransom in full, i.e. (figuratively) riddance, or (specially) Christian salvation.
Where it comes from
from a compound of G575 (ἀπό) and G3083 (λύτρον).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 9 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: deliverance, redemption.
Verses using ἀπολύτρωσις
All 9 verses, quoted in full.
Luke 21:28 · KJV
And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.
Romans 3:24 · KJV
Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:
Romans 8:23 · KJV
And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.
1 Corinthians 1:30 · KJV
But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:
Ephesians 1:7 · KJV
In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
Ephesians 1:14 · KJV
Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.
Colossians 1:14 · KJV
In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:
Hebrews 9:15 · KJV
And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance.
Hebrews 11:35 · KJV
Women received their dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection:
Common questions
What does Strong's G629 mean?
G629 is the Greek word ἀπολύτρωσις (apolýtrōsis), meaning (the act) ransom in full, i.e. (figuratively) riddance, or (specially) Christian salvation.
How is G629 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it redemption (7 times), wit the redemption (1 time), deliverance (1 time).
How many times does G629 appear in the Bible?
ἀπολύτρωσις (apolýtrōsis) is tagged in 9 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G629 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from a compound of G575 (ἀπό) and G3083 (λύτρον).
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