ἐλεύθερος
eleutherosAdjectiveG1658
free/freedom
From: probably from the alternate of G2064 (ἔρχομαι);
Short Definition
unrestrained (to go at pleasure), i.e. (as a citizen) not a slave (whether freeborn or manumitted), or (genitive case) exempt (from obligation or liability)
Full Lexicon Entry
free; (a) in civil sense, not a slave: ,; fem.; (b) as regards restraint and obligation in general: ; ἀπό; with inf.; from the law; from sin; τῇ δικαιοσύνῃ, as regards righteousness.
LXX Usage: chiefly for חׇפְשִׁי
Grammar
Part of Speech Adjective
Morphology G:A
DescriptionGreek Adjective
Occurrences
23 timesAppears 23 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
1 Corinthians
6
Galatians
6
Revelation
3
John
2
Romans
2
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 12:13
- 1 Corinthians 9:1
- Ephesians 6:8
- Galatians 4:26
- John 8:36
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