The meaning of “ἐλευθερία”
Understanding eleuthería reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
liberty. - freedom (legitimate or licentious, chiefly moral or ceremonial)
ἐλευθερία
liberty. - freedom (legitimate or licentious, chiefly moral or ceremonial)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Romans 8:21 | “Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.” Word: ἐλευθερία (eleuthería) | |
| 1 Corinthians 10:29 | “Conscience, I say, not thine own, but of the other: for why is my liberty judged of another man’s conscience?” Word: ἐλευθερία (eleuthería) | |
| 2 Corinthians 3:17 | “Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.” Word: ἐλευθερία (eleuthería) | |
| Galatians 5:1 | “Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.” Word: ἐλευθερία (eleuthería) | |
| James 2:12 | “So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty.” Word: ἐλευθερία (eleuthería) |