GreekG3084
λυτρόω
lytroō
Modern Summary of Abbott-Smith’s Lexicon (1922)
The word "λυτρόω" (lytroō) means to release or free someone by paying a ransom. In a spiritual sense, it refers to redemption or being set free, as seen in Titus 2:14 and 1 Peter 1:18. More broadly, it can also mean delivering or rescuing someone, as illustrated in passages like Luke 24:21 and various Old Testament references.
to ransom (literally or figuratively)
The Greek word lytroō means "to ransom (literally or figuratively)," used in Scripture in contexts that reveal its full semantic depth.
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
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