The meaning of “ἅλυσις”
Understanding hálysis reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of uncertain derivation bonds, chain. - a fetter or manacle
ἅλυσις
of uncertain derivation bonds, chain. - a fetter or manacle
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 5:4 | “Because that he had been often bound with fetters and chains, and the chains had been plucked asunder by him, and the fetters broken in pieces: neither could any man tame him.” Word: ἅλυσις (hálysis) | |
| Luke 8:29 | “(For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. For oftentimes it had caught him: and he was kept bound with chains and in fetters; and he brake the bands, and was driven of the devil into the wilderness.)” Word: ἅλυσις (hálysis) | |
| Acts 21:33 | “Then the chief captain came near, and took him, and commanded him to be bound with two chains; and demanded who he was, and what he had done.” Word: ἅλυσις (hálysis) | |
| Ephesians 6:20 | “For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.” Word: ἅλυσις (hálysis) | |
| 2 Timothy 1:16 | “The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain:” Word: ἅλυσις (hálysis) |