3080. lusis

Lexicon

lusis: Release, Loosing, Liberation

Original Word: λύσις
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: lusis
Pronunciation: LOO-sis
Phonetic Spelling: (loo'-sis)
Definition: Release, Loosing, Liberation
Meaning: dissolution, release; a loosing, divorce.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

a release, separation

From luo; a loosening, i.e. (specially), divorce -- to be loosed.

see GREEK luo

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from luó
Definition
a loosing (by divorce)
NASB Translation
released (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3080: λύσις

λύσις, 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.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb λύω (lyō), meaning "to loosen" or "to release."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of λύσις in Greek can be related to several Hebrew terms that convey release or freedom, such as:
• Strong's Hebrew 6362 (pĕtar): Refers to "release" or "escape."
• Strong's Hebrew 6605 (pathach): Means "to open" or "to free."
• Strong's Hebrew 6304 (pĕletah): Denotes "deliverance" or "escape."

These Hebrew terms, like λύσις, emphasize the theme of liberation and are often used in contexts of divine deliverance and redemption.

Usage: The term λύσις is used in various contexts within the New Testament, often to denote a release from bonds, obligations, or constraints. It can also refer to the act of setting free or the result of such an action.

Context: • Contextual Overview: In the New Testament, λύσις is used to convey the concept of liberation or release, whether physical, spiritual, or metaphorical. It is closely related to the idea of redemption and deliverance, themes central to the Christian message.
• Theological Significance: The concept of λύσις is significant in understanding the work of Christ as one who brings freedom from sin and death. It reflects the transformative power of the Gospel, which offers believers release from the bondage of sin and the law.
• Scriptural References: While the specific term λύσις may not appear frequently, its root and related forms are found in passages discussing liberation and freedom. For example, in the context of spiritual freedom, the Apostle Paul speaks of being "released" from the law through faith in Christ (cf. Romans 7:6, BSB: "But now, by dying to what bound us, we have been released from the law so that we serve in the new way of the Spirit, and not in the old way of the written code").
• Practical Application: Understanding λύσις helps believers appreciate the depth of spiritual freedom offered through Christ. It encourages a life lived in the freedom of the Spirit, unshackled by the constraints of sin and legalism.

Forms and Transliterations

λύσεις λυσιν λύσιν lusin lysin lýsin

Englishman's Concordance

1 Corinthians 7:27 N-AFS
GRK: μὴ ζήτει λύσιν λέλυσαι ἀπὸ
NAS: Do not seek to be released. Are you released
KJV: not to be loosed. Art thou loosed
INT: not seek to be loosed have you been loosed from

Strong's Greek 3080
1 Occurrence

λύσιν — 1 Occ.