Greek Word Study

The meaning of “λύω”

Understanding lýō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

a primary verb break (up), destroy, dissolve, (un-)loose, melt, put off. - to "loosen" (literally or figuratively)

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G3089

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

λύω

Phoneticloo'-o

Transliterationlýō

Grammar Code

G:V

Greek Verb

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

a primary verb break (up), destroy, dissolve, (un-)loose, melt, put off. - to "loosen" (literally or figuratively)

Scripture References

40 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 18:18	“Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” Word: λύω (lýō)
Luke 19:30	“Saying, Go ye into the village over against you; in the which at your entering ye shall find a colt tied, whereon yet never man sat: loose him, and bring him hither.” Word: λύω (lýō)
Acts 13:43	“Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God.” Word: λύω (lýō)
Ephesians 2:14	“For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us; ” Word: λύω (lýō)
1 John 3:8	“He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.” Word: λύω (lýō)