The meaning of “ἀπολύω”
Understanding apolýō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(let) depart, dismiss, divorce, forgive, let go, loose, put (send) away, release, set at liberty. - to free fully, i.e. ...
ἀπολύω
(let) depart, dismiss, divorce, forgive, let go, loose, put (send) away, release, set at liberty. - to free fully, i.e. (literally) relieve, release, dismiss (reflexively, depart), or (figuratively) let die, pardon or (specially) divorce
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 18:27 | “Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt.” Word: ἀπολύω (apolýō) | |
| Mark 10:11 | “And he saith unto them, Whosoever shall put away his wife, and marry another, committeth adultery against her.” Word: ἀπολύω (apolýō) | |
| Luke 22:68 | “And if I also ask you, ye will not answer me, nor let me go.” Word: ἀπολύω (apolýō) | |
| John 19:10 | “Then saith Pilate unto him, Speakest thou not unto me? knowest thou not that I have power to crucify thee, and have power to release thee?” Word: ἀπολύω (apolýō) | |
| Acts 16:35 | “And when it was day, the magistrates sent the serjeants, saying, Let those men go.” Word: ἀπολύω (apolýō) |