Strong's Lexicon
G558
G558 — ἀπελεύθερος
Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
Definition / Gloss
| Strong's Number: | G558 |
|---|---|
| Word: | ἀπελεύθερος |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Etymology: | from G575 and G1658 |
| Language: | Greek |
| Occurrences: | 1 |
| Transliteration: | apeleutheros |
| Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation: | ap-el-yoo'-ther-os |
| Meaning: | 1. one freed away, i.e. a freedman |
| KJV Renderings: | freeman |
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Thayer's Greek Lexicon
ἀπελεύθερος, ἀπελευθερου, ὁ, ἡ, a manumitted slave, a freedman (ἀπό, cf. German los (set free from bondage)): τοῦ κυρίου, presented with (spiritual) freedom by the Lord, 1Co 7:22. (In Greek writings from Xenophon, and Plato down.)
Englishman's Greek Concordance
ἀπελεύθερος (freeman)
1 Corinthians 7:22
- KJV: For he that is called in the Lord a servant is the Lord’s freeman likewise also he that is called free is Christ’s servant
- GK: ο γαρ εν κυρίω κληθείς δούλος απελεύθερος κυρίου εστίν ομοίως και ο ελεύθερος κληθείς δούλός εστι χριστού