"to free, set free, Jn. 8:32, 36; Rom. 6:18, 22; 8:2, 21; Gal. 5:1*"
Definition and meaning
to free, set free, Jn. 8:32, 36; Rom. 6:18, 22; 8:2, 21; Gal. 5:1*
In the original Greek the word is written: ἐλευθερόω
Historical context
John wrote for an audience familiar with both Jewish Scripture and Greek philosophy. The logos — the Word — was a term Greek philosophers used for the rational principle underlying the universe. John takes that concept and says: that logos became a person and lived among us. Crucifixion was the Roman execution method designed to maximize public humiliation, reserved for slaves and rebels.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of eleutheroo (G1659) across the King James Bible.
And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.
Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness.
But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life.
For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.
Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.
Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
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Common questions
Strong's G1659 (eleutheroo) is a Greek word that means: to free, set free, Jn. 8:32, 36; Rom. 6:18, 22; 8:2, 21; Gal. 5:1* It appears 7 times in the King James Bible.
The word eleutheroo (G1659) appears 7 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G1659 is eleutheroo, a Greek word defined as: to free, set free, Jn. 8:32, 36; Rom. 6:18, 22; 8:2, 21; Gal. 5:1*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
eleutheroo is a Greek word found in the New Testament.