λύω
luō
“to loose”
Definition
to "loosen" (literally or figuratively)
a primary verb;
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logos (G3056)
word, saying, account
Grammar & Morphology
Verb
G:V
Greek Verb
Occurrences
λύω appears 41 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
Are you committed to a wife? Do not seek to be released. Are you free of commitment? Do not look for a wife.
The next day the commander, wanting to learn the real reason Paul was accused by the Jews, released him and ordered the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin to assemble. Then he brought Paul down and had him stand before them.
Jesus answered, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up again.”
John answered all of them: “I baptize you with water, but One more powerful than I will come, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.
and some who were standing there asked, “Why are you untying the colt?”
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