ἀπολύω

apoluōVerbG0630

to release: release

From: from G575 (ἀπό) and G3089 (λύω);

Short Definition

to free fully, i.e. (literally) relieve, release, dismiss (reflexively, depart), or (figuratively) let die, pardon or (specially) divorce

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to set free, release
2.to let go, dismiss (Field, Notes, 9 f.)
LXX Usage: for שׁוּב, etc., frequently in 1-4 Mac

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

62 times

Appears 62 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
18
Acts
14
Luke
14
Mark
12
John
3

Key Passages

  • Acts 13:3
  • Acts 4:23
  • Luke 23:17
  • Matthew 15:23
  • Matthew 5:31

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