λυτρόω (lytróō) — Redeem

Greek word study: λυτρόω (lytróō), Strong's G3084. to ransom (literally or figuratively)

GreekStrong's G3084
Quick definition
Greek word
λυτρόω (lytróō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to ransom (literally or figuratively)

Word study
Derivation: from G3083 (λύτρον);

KJV translation words: redeem

Where this word appears

Strong's G3084 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 24:21 and last appears in 1 Peter 1:18.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

He may redeem ×1to redeem ×1you were redeemed ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

λυτροῦσθαι ×1λυτρώσηται ×1ἐλυτρώθητε ×1

Books where it appears most

Luke ×1Titus ×11 Peter ×1

Verses (all 3)

  • Luke 24:21 — λυτροῦσθαι — to redeem
  • Titus 2:14 — λυτρώσηται — He may redeem
  • 1 Peter 1:18 — ἐλυτρώθητε — you were redeemed

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G3083 λύτρον (lýtron).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G3085 λύτρωσις (lýtrōsis), G3086 λυτρωτής (lytrōtḗs).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does lytróō (G3084) mean?

To ransom (literally or figuratively).

How is G3084 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G3084 as: redeem.

How often does λυτρόω (lytróō) appear?

Strong's G3084 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 24:21 and last appears in 1 Peter 1:18.