G1658 ἐλεύθερος (eleútheros) — free/freedom

Lexical Definition

Strong's Greek G1658

unrestrained (to go at pleasure), i.e. (as a citizen) not a slave (whether freeborn or manumitted), or (genitive case) exempt (from obligation or liability)

KJV usage: :--free (man, woman), at liberty.

Etymology: probably from the alternate of ;

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

free, in a state of freedom as opposed to slavery, 1 Cor. 12:13; Gal. 3:28; free, exempt, Mt. 17:26; 1 Cor. 7:39; unrestricted, unfettered, 1 Cor. 9:1; free from the dominion of sin, etc., Jn. 8:36; Rom. 6:20; free in the possession of Gospel privileges, 1 Pet. 2:16

Key Appearances in the New Testament

Matthew 17:26 John 8:33 John 8:36 Romans 6:20 Romans 7:3 1 Corinthians 7:21 1 Corinthians 7:22 1 Corinthians 7:39 1 Corinthians 9:1 1 Corinthians 9:19 1 Corinthians 12:13 Galatians 3:28 Galatians 4:22 Galatians 4:23 Galatians 4:26 + 8 more →

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