λύω

luōVerbG3089

to loose

From: a primary verb;

Short Definition

to "loosen" (literally or figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to loose, unbind, release
2.To resolve a whole into its parts, loosen, dissolve, break up, destroy
LXX Usage: for פָּתַח, נָתַר hi., etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

41 times

Appears 41 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
7
Revelation
7
John
6
Luke
6
Mark
5

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 7:27
  • Acts 22:30
  • John 2:19
  • Luke 3:16
  • Mark 11:5

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