λύτρον (lýtron) — Ransom
Greek word study: λύτρον (lýtron), Strong's G3083. something to loosen with, i.e. a redemption price (figuratively, atonement)
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something to loosen with, i.e. a redemption price (figuratively, atonement)
KJV translation words: ransom
Strong's G3083 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 20:28 and last appears in Mark 10:45.
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Verses (all 2)
- Matthew 20:28 — λύτρον — as a ransom
- Mark 10:45 — λύτρον — as a ransom
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G3089 λύω (lýō).
Entries whose derivation names this word: G487 ἀντίλυτρον (antílytron), G629 ἀπολύτρωσις (apolýtrōsis), G3084 λυτρόω (lytróō).
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What does lýtron (G3083) mean?
Something to loosen with, i.e. a redemption price (figuratively, atonement).
How is G3083 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G3083 as: ransom.
How often does λύτρον (lýtron) appear?
Strong's G3083 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 20:28 and last appears in Mark 10:45.
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