G630 ἀπολύω (apolýō) — to release

Lexical Definition

Strong's Greek G630

to free fully, i.e. (literally) relieve, release, dismiss (reflexively, depart), or (figuratively) let die, pardon or (specially) divorce

KJV usage: :--(let) depart, dismiss, divorce, forgive, let go, loose, put (send) away, release, set at liberty.

Etymology: from and ;

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

pr. to loose; to release from a tie or burden, Mt. 18:27; to divorce, Mt. 1:19; to remit, forgive, Lk. 6:37; to liberate, discharge, Mt. 27:15; to dismiss, Mt. 15:23; Acts 19:40; to allow to depart, to send away, Mt. 14:15; to permit, or, signal departure from life, Lk. 2:29; mid. to depart, Acts 28:25; pass. to be rid, Lk. 13:12

Key Appearances in the New Testament

Matthew 1:19 Matthew 5:31 Matthew 5:32 Matthew 14:15 Matthew 14:22 Matthew 14:23 Matthew 15:23 Matthew 15:32 Matthew 15:39 Matthew 18:27 Matthew 19:3 Matthew 19:7 Matthew 19:8 Matthew 19:9 Matthew 27:15 + 46 more →

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