λύτρον
lutronNoun (Neuter)G3083
ransom
From: from G3089 (λύω);
Short Definition
something to loosen with, i.e. a redemption price (figuratively, atonement)
Full Lexicon Entry
a ransom (as for a life; for slaves; for captives, ): ἀντὶ πολλῶν, (see Swete, in l, and for discussion of λ. and its cognates, Westc., He., 295 f.; Deiss., LAE, 331 f.; cf. also ἀντί-λύτρον).
LXX Usage: (Pent. 15 Pr .2, Isa .1) for פִּדְיוֹם and cogn. forms, גְּאֻלָּה, כֹּפֶר, מְחִיר
Grammar
Part of Speech Noun (Neuter)
Morphology G:N-N
DescriptionGreek Noun, Neuter
Occurrences
2 timesAppears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Matthew
1
Mark
1
Key Passages
- Matthew 20:28
- Mark 10:45
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logos (G3056)
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