Strong's Lexicon lusis: Release, Loosing, Liberation Original Word: λύσις Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb λύω (luō), meaning "to loosen" or "to release." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of release or liberation is פָּתַח (pathach), Strong's Hebrew #6605, which means "to open" or "to set free." Usage: In the New Testament, "lusis" generally refers to the act of releasing or loosening. It can denote a physical release, such as the untying of a bond, or a metaphorical release, such as liberation from sin or spiritual bondage. The term is used to convey the idea of freedom and deliverance. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of "lusis" was often associated with the freeing of slaves or prisoners, as well as the resolution of legal or social obligations. The idea of release was significant in both Jewish and Christian thought, symbolizing God's deliverance of His people from various forms of bondage, whether physical, spiritual, or moral. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom luó Definition a loosing (by divorce) NASB Translation released (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3080: λύσιςλύσις, λυσεως, ἡ (λύω) (from Homer down), a loosing of any bond, as that of marriage; hence, once in the N. T. of divorce, 1 Corinthians 7:27. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance a release, separationFrom luo; a loosening, i.e. (specially), divorce -- to be loosed. see GREEK luo Forms and Transliterations λύσεις λυσιν λύσιν lusin lysin lýsinLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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