ἀπελεύθερος
apeleutheros
freed
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word ἀπελεύθερος (apeleutheros) is defined as "freed." This simple definition indicates that the primary meaning of the word is one of release or emancipation, likely from a state of bondage or oppression. The semantic domain of "Physical Action" suggests that the word is associated with a concrete, tangible experience, rather than an abstract or metaphysical concept. However, based on the given information, we cannot determine the nature of the action being described. Since this word appears only once in the entire Bible, its meaning and significance may be closely tied to the specific context in which it is used. Without more information, it is difficult to say how this word contributes to the broader narrative or theological themes of the Bible.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text