1659. eleutheroó
Lexicon
eleutheroó: To set free, to liberate

Original Word: ἐλευθερόω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: eleutheroó
Pronunciation: el-yoo-ther-OH-o
Phonetic Spelling: (el-yoo-ther-o'-o)
Definition: To set free, to liberate
Meaning: I free, set free, liberate.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
deliver, make free.

From eleutheros; to liberate, i.e. (figuratively) to exempt (from moral, ceremonial or mortal liability) -- deliver, make free.

see GREEK eleutheros

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Cognate: 1659 eleutheróō – properly, set free, release from bondage; (figuratively) to remove the restrictions of sin (darkness) because delivered by God into true spiritual liberty (growth). See 1658 (eleutheros).

Jn 8:36: "So if the Son makes you free (1659 /eleutheróō), you will be free (1658 /eleútheros) indeed" (NASU).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from eleutheros
Definition
to make free, fig. to exempt (from liability)
NASB Translation
freed (2), make...free (1), makes...free (1), set...free (2), set free (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 1659: ἐλευθερόω

ἐλευθερόω, ἐλευθέρω: future ἐλευθερώσω; 1 aorist ἠλευθερωσα; passive, 1 aorist ἠλευθερωθην; 1 future ἐλευθερωθήσομαι; (ἐλεύθερος); (from Aeschylus down); to make free, set at liberty: from the dominion of sin, John 8:32, 36; τινα ἀπό τίνος, one from another's control (Winers Grammar, 196f (185); Buttmann, 157f (138)): ἀπό τοῦ νόμου τάς ἁμαρτίας καί τοῦ θανάτου (see νόμος, 1), Romans 8:2; ἀπό τάς ἁμαρτίας, from the dominion of sin, Romans 6:18, 22; ἀπό τάς δουλείας τῆς φθορᾶς εἰς τήν ἐλευθερίαν, to liberate from bondage (see δουλεία) and to bring (transfer) into etc. (see εἰς, C. 1), Romans 8:21; with a dative commodi, τῇ ἐλευθερία, that we might be possessors of liberty, Galatians 5:1; cf. Buttmann, § 133, 12 (and Lightfoot at the passage).

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from ἐλεύθερος (eleútheros), meaning "free."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent to ἐλευθερόω, the concept of liberation and freedom is present in several Hebrew terms, such as:

- חָפֵשׁ (chaphesh) • to free, to release.
- פָּדָה (padah) • to ransom, to redeem.
- שָׁלַח (shalach) • to send away, to let go.

These Hebrew terms reflect similar themes of deliverance and redemption found in the Old Testament, which are fulfilled and expanded upon in the New Testament through the work of Christ as expressed by ἐλευθερόω.

Usage: The verb ἐλευθερόω is used in the New Testament to describe the act of setting someone free, often in a spiritual or moral sense. It conveys the idea of liberation from sin, legalism, or spiritual bondage.

Context: The Greek verb ἐλευθερόω appears in the New Testament to express the concept of liberation and freedom, primarily in a spiritual context. It is used to describe the transformative work of Christ in freeing believers from the bondage of sin and the constraints of the Mosaic Law. This term is closely associated with the themes of redemption and salvation, emphasizing the believer's transition from a state of enslavement to one of spiritual freedom and autonomy.

In the New Testament, ἐλευθερόω is notably used in the writings of the Apostle Paul. For instance, in Romans 8:2, Paul writes, "For in Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set you free from the law of sin and death." Here, ἐλευθερόω underscores the liberating power of the Holy Spirit, which enables believers to live in accordance with God's will, free from the condemnation and power of sin.

Another significant usage is found in John 8:36, where Jesus declares, "So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed." This passage highlights the ultimate freedom that comes through Christ, a freedom that is not merely external or temporary but is profound and eternal, affecting the very nature of one's spiritual existence.

The concept of freedom in ἐλευθερόω is not an end in itself but serves the purpose of enabling believers to live a life that honors God, characterized by righteousness and holiness. It is a freedom that calls for responsibility and devotion, as seen in Galatians 5:1, "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free; stand firm, then, and do not be encumbered once more by a yoke of slavery."

Forms and Transliterations
ελευθεροί ελευθερωθεντες ελευθερωθέντες ἐλευθερωθέντες ελευθερωθησεται ελευθερωθήσεται ἐλευθερωθήσεται ελευθερωσει ελευθερώσει ἐλευθερώσει ελευθερωση ἐλευθερώσῃ ηλευθέρωσέ ηλευθερωσεν ἠλευθέρωσεν ἠλευθέρωσέν eleutherose eleutherōsē eleutherosei eleutherōsei eleutherṓsei eleutherṓsēi eleutherosen eleuthérosen eleuthérosén ēleutherōsen ēleuthérōsen ēleuthérōsén eleutherothentes eleutherothéntes eleutherōthentes eleutherōthéntes eleutherothesetai eleutherothḗsetai eleutherōthēsetai eleutherōthḗsetai
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Englishman's Concordance
John 8:32 V-FIA-3S
GRK: ἡ ἀλήθεια ἐλευθερώσει ὑμᾶς
NAS: and the truth will make you free.
KJV: shall make you free.
INT: the truth will set free you

John 8:36 V-ASA-3S
GRK: υἱὸς ὑμᾶς ἐλευθερώσῃ ὄντως ἐλεύθεροι
NAS: the Son makes you free, you will be free
KJV: shall make you free, ye shall be free
INT: Son you shall set free indeed free

Romans 6:18 V-APP-NMP
GRK: ἐλευθερωθέντες δὲ ἀπὸ
NAS: and having been freed from sin,
KJV: Being then made free from sin,
INT: having been set free moreover from

Romans 6:22 V-APP-NMP
GRK: νυνὶ δέ ἐλευθερωθέντες ἀπὸ τῆς
NAS: But now having been freed from sin
KJV: But now being made free from sin,
INT: now moreover having been set free from

Romans 8:2 V-AIA-3S
GRK: Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ ἠλευθέρωσέν σε ἀπὸ
NAS: Jesus has set you free from the law
KJV: hath made me free from the law
INT: Christ Jesus set free you from

Romans 8:21 V-FIP-3S
GRK: ἡ κτίσις ἐλευθερωθήσεται ἀπὸ τῆς
NAS: also will be set free from its slavery
KJV: also shall be delivered from
INT: the creation will be freed from the

Galatians 5:1 V-AIA-3S
GRK: ἡμᾶς Χριστὸς ἠλευθέρωσεν στήκετε οὖν
NAS: that Christ set us free; therefore
KJV: hath made us free, and be
INT: us Christ made free stand firm therefore

Strong's Greek 1659
7 Occurrences


ἠλευθέρωσέν — 2 Occ.
ἐλευθερώσῃ — 1 Occ.
ἐλευθερώσει — 1 Occ.
ἐλευθερωθήσεται — 1 Occ.
ἐλευθερωθέντες — 2 Occ.















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