What does antilytron mean in Greek?

Occurrences in Scripture

G487

Strong's number

Greek

Original language

a ransom, 1 Tim. 2:6*

In the original Greek the word is written: ἀντίλυτρον

Scripture references

Top 1 Bible verses with antilytron

These are the most notable occurrences of antilytron (G487) across the King James Bible.

1 Timothy 2:6

Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about antilytron

What does antilytron mean in Greek?

Strong's G487 (antilytron) is a Greek word that means: a ransom, 1 Tim. 2:6* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does antilytron appear in the Bible?

The word antilytron (G487) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G487?

Strong's G487 is antilytron, a Greek word defined as: a ransom, 1 Tim. 2:6*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is antilytron in the Old Testament or New Testament?

antilytron is a Greek word found in the New Testament.