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 timesAppears 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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