G3089 λύω (lýō) — to loose

Lexical Definition

Strong's Greek G3089

to "loosen" (literally or figuratively)

KJV usage: :--break (up), destroy, dissolve, (un-)loose, melt, put off.

Etymology: a primary verb;

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

to loosen, unbind, unfasten, Mk. 1:7; to loose, untie, Mt. 21:2; Jn. 11:44; to disengage, 1 Cor. 7:27; to set free, set at liberty, deliver, Lk. 13:16; to break, Acts 27:41; Rev. 5:2, 5; to break up, dismiss, Acts 13:43; to destroy, demolish, Jn. 2:19; Eph. 2:14; met to infringe, Mt. 5:19; Jn. 5:18; 7:23; to make void, nullify, Jn. 10:35; in NT to declare free, of privileges, or, in respect of lawfulness, Mt. 16:19

Key Appearances in the New Testament

Matthew 5:19 Matthew 16:19 Matthew 18:18 Matthew 21:2 Mark 1:7 Mark 7:35 Mark 11:2 Mark 11:4 Mark 11:5 Luke 3:16 Luke 13:15 Luke 13:16 Luke 19:30 Luke 19:31 Luke 19:33 + 24 more →

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