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ἄφεσις G859

G859 is the Greek word ἄφεσις, transliterated áphesis. The King James Version most often renders it remission.

Word: ἄφεσιςTransliteration: áphesisLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 15 verses

What it means

freedom; (figuratively) pardon.

Where it comes from

from G863 (ἀφίημι).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 16 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

remission 8×forgiveness 5×deliverance 1×liberty 1×even the forgiveness 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: deliverance, forgiveness, liberty, remission.

Verses using ἄφεσις

All 15 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 26:28 · KJV

For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.

Mark 1:4 · KJV

John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.

Mark 3:29 · KJV

But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation:

Luke 1:77 · KJV

To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins,

Luke 3:3 · KJV

And he came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins;

Luke 4:18 · KJV

The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,

Luke 24:47 · KJV

And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

Acts 2:38 · KJV

Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Acts 5:31 · KJV

Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.

Acts 10:43 · KJV

To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.

Acts 13:38 · KJV

Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:

Acts 26:18 · KJV

To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.

Ephesians 1:7 · KJV

In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;

Colossians 1:14 · KJV

In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:

Hebrews 10:18 · KJV

Now where remission of these is, there is no more offering for sin.

Common questions

What does Strong's G859 mean?

G859 is the Greek word ἄφεσις (áphesis), meaning freedom; (figuratively) pardon.

How is G859 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it remission (8 times), forgiveness (5 times), deliverance (1 time), liberty (1 time), even the forgiveness (1 time).

How many times does G859 appear in the Bible?

ἄφεσις (áphesis) is tagged in 15 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G859 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G863 (ἀφίημι).

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