Word study · Greek
eleutheroō
to set free
Say it: el-yoo-ther-OH-oh (approximate)
ἐλευθερόω
What it means
To free a slave or prisoner. Jesus says the truth will make you free and, "If the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed" (8:32, 8:36). Paul uses it for freedom from sin (Romans 6:18, 6:22; 8:2).
Range of meaning
- FreeRelease from slavery.
- LiberateSet at liberty.
In John
- Chapter 8
"The truth will make you free" (8:32-36).
Every verse (2)
Verses where G1659 is tagged in the Hebrew text: STEPBible Data (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0. About our sources