Eleutheróō — G1659

Definition

verb

to liberate, i.e. (figuratively) to exempt (from moral, ceremonial or mortal liability)

1. to make free, set at liberty

Usually translated as

make free, deliver

Origin

from G1658

• eleútheros (G1658)

Occurrences

Eleutheróō occurs 7 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: John (2), Romans (4), Galatians (1)

• John 8:32 — And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free (ἐλευθερώσει).
• John 8:36 — If the Son therefore shall make you free (ἐλευθερώσῃ), ye shall be free indeed.
• Romans 6:18 — Being then made free (Ἐλευθερωθέντες) from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness.
• Romans 6:22 — But now being made free (Ἐλευθερωθέντες) from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life.
• Romans 8:2 — For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free (ἠλευθέρωσέν) from the law of sin and death.
• Romans 8:21 — Because the creature itself also shall be delivered (ἐλευθερωθήσεται) from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.
• Galatians 5:1 — Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free (ἠλευθέρωσέν), and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.