Lýtron — G3083

Definition

neuter noun

something to loosen with, i.e. a redemption price (figuratively, atonement)

1. the price for redeeming, ransom

Usually translated as

ransom

Origin

from G3089

• lýō (G3089)

Occurrences

Lýtron occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (1), Mark (1)

• Matthew 20:28 — Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom (λύτρον) for many.
• Mark 10:45 — For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom (λύτρον) for many.