Refiner Word Study epilysis (G1955)
G1955  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
ἐπίλυσις
epilysis
1 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"a loosing, liberation; met. interpretation of what is enigmatical and obscure, 2 Pet. 1:20*"

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Definition and meaning

What does epilysis mean in Greek?

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Occurrences in Scripture
G1955
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

a loosing, liberation; met. interpretation of what is enigmatical and obscure, 2 Pet. 1:20*

In the original Greek the word is written: ἐπίλυσις

Scripture references

Top 1 Bible verses with epilysis

These are the most notable occurrences of epilysis (G1955) across the King James Bible.

2 Peter 1:20

Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about epilysis

What does epilysis mean in Greek?

Strong's G1955 (epilysis) is a Greek word that means: a loosing, liberation; met. interpretation of what is enigmatical and obscure, 2 Pet. 1:20* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does epilysis appear in the Bible?

The word epilysis (G1955) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G1955?

Strong's G1955 is epilysis, a Greek word defined as: a loosing, liberation; met. interpretation of what is enigmatical and obscure, 2 Pet. 1:20*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is epilysis in the Old Testament or New Testament?

epilysis is a Greek word found in the New Testament.