Lexical Summary apallassó: To remove, to release, to set free, to depart Original Word: ἀπαλλάσσω Strong's Exhaustive Concordance deliver, depart. From apo and allasso; to change away, i.e. Release, (reflexively) remove -- deliver, depart. see GREEK apo see GREEK allasso NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom apo and allassó Definition to remove, release NASB Translation free (1), left (1), settle (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 525: ἀπαλλάσσωἀπαλλάσσω: 1 aorist ἀπηλλαξα; passive (present ἀπαλλάσσομαι); perfect infinitive ἀπηλλάχθαι; (ἀλλάσσω to change; ἀπό, namely, τίνος); common in Greek writings; to remove, release; passive to be removed, to depart: ἀπ' αὐτῶν τάς νόσους, Acts 19:12 (Plato, Eryx. 401 c. εἰ αἱ νοσοι ἀπαλλαγειησαν ἐκ τῶν σωμάτων); in a transferred and especially in a legal sense, ἀπό with the genitive of person, to be set free, the opponent being appeased and withdrawing the suit, to be quit of one: Luke 12:58 (so with a simple genitive of person Xenophon, mem. 2, 9, 6). Hence, universally, to set free, deliver: τινα, Hebrews 2:15; (in secular authors the genitive of the thing freed from is often added; cf. Bleek on Heb. vol. ii. 1, p. 339f). Topical Lexicon Root Concept of Release and SeparationThe verb conveys a decisive removal or release from a condition, relationship, or threat. Its force is not merely passive departure but active deliverance—an agent intervenes so that what once bound or afflicted is now gone. The contexts in which it appears demonstrate the breadth of God’s concern: the body, the conscience, and the soul. Occurrences in the New Testament 1. Acts 19:12 – bodily maladies and demonic oppression “left” those touched by Paul’s garments. These three settings—healing, legal reconciliation, and spiritual emancipation—frame a comprehensive biblical portrait of salvation’s effects. Deliverance from Physical Affliction (Acts 19:12) In Ephesus the Lord authenticated Paul’s gospel ministry with extraordinary miracles. “Their diseases left them, and the evil spirits went out of them” (Acts 19:12). The departure of sickness and demons illustrates that the kingdom of God intrudes upon the present age with tangible freedom. The term underscores the instantaneous and total nature of the cure: the ailments did not merely improve; they were severed from the sufferers. This release anticipates the ultimate wholeness promised in resurrection (Romans 8:23). Release from Legal Liability (Luke 12:58) Jesus’ parable of the accuser reminds hearers that unresolved guilt carries escalating consequences. “Make an effort to settle with him on the way” (Luke 12:58). The verb highlights urgent initiative: seek discharge from legal peril before judgment is pronounced. The earthly scene mirrors the eschatological one—sinners must secure reconciliation with God while the journey of life remains (Isaiah 55:6). The lesson advances personal peacemaking and underlines the wisdom of repentance. Freedom from Spiritual Bondage (Hebrews 2:15) The epistle describes humanity as life-long captives “held in slavery by their fear of death” (Hebrews 2:15). Through His incarnation and atoning death, Jesus dismantles that tyranny, releasing believers into fearless sonship. Here the verb reaches its deepest theological note: liberation from the ultimate enemy. While Acts shows deliverance FROM sickness and Luke illustrates release FROM legal threat, Hebrews celebrates deliverance TO a new existential status—confidence in the risen Christ (Hebrews 2:14; 2 Timothy 1:10). Old Testament Echoes The Septuagint often employs cognate language for Israel’s rescue from Egypt (Exodus 6:6) and for Davidic prayers of deliverance (Psalm 34:4). Such background reinforces the continuity of God’s saving action: He separates His people from bondage, whether political, physical, or spiritual. Christological Fulfillment Each occurrence points to Christ: Pastoral and Ministry Applications • Healing ministry may expect genuine departures of affliction under Christ’s lordship, always subordinate to His sovereign will. Eschatological Perspective The ultimate release awaits the new heavens and new earth when “the former things have passed away” (Revelation 21:4). Every lesser release foreshadows that climactic liberation, encouraging steadfast hope and holy living. Forms and Transliterations απαλλάξαι απαλλαξάτω απαλλάξει απαλλάξεις απαλλαξη απαλλάξη ἀπαλλάξῃ απαλλάξω απαλλασσεσθαι απαλλάσσεσθαι ἀπαλλάσσεσθαι απηλλάγην απήλλαξε απήλλαξέ απήλλαχεν απηλλαχθαι απηλλάχθαι ἀπηλλάχθαι apallassesthai apallássesthai apallaxe apallaxē apalláxei apalláxēi apellachthai apelláchthai apēllachthai apēlláchthaiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 12:58 V-RNM/PGRK: δὸς ἐργασίαν ἀπηλλάχθαι ἀπ' αὐτοῦ NAS: an effort to settle with him, so KJV: diligence that thou mayest be delivered from INT: give earnestness to be set free from him Acts 19:12 V-PNM/P Hebrews 2:15 V-ASA-3S Strong's Greek 525 |
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