Greek Word Study
ἄφεσις
áphesis
G859

Quick Facts

Strong's Number
G859
KJV Translations
deliveranceforgivenesslibertyremission
Derivation / Root
from G863 (ἀφίημι);

Definition of áphesis

ἄφεσις (áphesis) freedom; (figuratively) pardon

Word Origin

This word comes from G863 (ἀφίημι); See the root word: G863 (ἀφίημι).

KJV Translation Variants

The Greek word ἄφεσις (áphesis) is translated into the following English words in the King James Version:

English TranslationStrong's Ref
deliveranceG859
forgivenessG859
libertyG859
remissionG859

Translation data from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible.

Related Greek Words

Words sharing the same root or derived from ἄφεσις.