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Strong's G629 ἀπολύτρωσις (apolytrosis)

Apolytrosis means “deliverance” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H629 — ocparna (“fast”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G629
Language Greek
Linked Usages 10
Books 6

Strong's G629 Quick Answer

Strong's G629 ἀπολύτρωσις (apolutrosis) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. apolutrosis (ap-ol-oo'-tro-sis) n. 1. (the act) ransom in full 2. (figuratively) riddance It has 10 linked Bible usages across 6 books. Visible English usage signals include deliverance. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
apolutrosis (ap-ol-oo'-tro-sis) n. 1. (the act) ransom in full 2. (figuratively) riddance
Usage
10 linked usages
Books
6 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
deliverance

Meaning and Definition

apolutrosis (ap-ol-oo'-tro-sis) n. 1. (the act) ransom in full 2. (figuratively) riddance 3. (specially) Christian salvation [from a compound of G575 and G3083] KJV: deliverance, redemption Root(s): G575, G3083

Original Word
ἀπολύτρωσις
Transliteration
apolutrosis
Derivation
Root: λύτρον R1: 575 R2: 3083
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G629. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

redemption

Usage: ἀπο-λύτρωσις, -εως, ἡ (ἀπολυτρόω, to release on payment of ransom, cf. λύτρον), [in LXX: Da (LXX) Dan.4:30 with * ;] release effected by pay­ment of ransom, redemption, deliverance; metaphorically, Heb.11:35; of deliverance thr. Christ from evil and the consequences of sin: Luk.21:28, Rom.3:24 (Vau., in l) 8:23, 1Co.1:30, Eph.1:7, 14 4:30, Col.1:14, Heb.9:15. (On the extent to WH. the word retains the sense of ransom, see ICC, Rom.3:24, Westc., He., 297 ff.; see also ICC, Eph., 11; DCG, ii, 605; Cremer, 410;

Deiss., LAE, 331; Lft., Notes, 271, 316; Tr., Syn., § 77.)† (AS)

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How Strong's G629 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render apolutrosis, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

deliverance Hebrews 11:35

How Strong's G629 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 10 linked usages.

Strong's G629 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G629 in the New Testament

10 indexed usages in New Testament.

Luke 21:28 KJV

And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.

Romans 3:24 KJV

Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:

Romans 8:23 KJV

And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.

Usage Excerpts

First 10 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G629.

Luke 21:28 New Testament, KJV
And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.
Romans 3:24 New Testament, KJV
Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:
Romans 8:23 New Testament, KJV
And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.
1 Corinthians 1:30 New Testament, KJV
But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:
Ephesians 1:7 New Testament, KJV
In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
Ephesians 1:14 New Testament, KJV
Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.
Ephesians 4:30 New Testament, KJV
And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.
Colossians 1:14 New Testament, KJV
In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:
Hebrews 9:15 New Testament, KJV
And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance.
Hebrews 11:35 New Testament, KJV
Women received their dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection:

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G629, grouped by book.

Luke 1 usage, New Testament
Luke 21:28
Romans 2 usages, New Testament
Romans 3:24 Romans 8:23
1 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
1 Corinthians 1:30
Ephesians 3 usages, New Testament
Ephesians 1:7 Ephesians 1:14 Ephesians 4:30
Colossians 1 usage, New Testament
Colossians 1:14
Hebrews 2 usages, New Testament
Hebrews 9:15 Hebrews 11:35

Strong's G629 FAQ

What does apolytrosis (ἀπολύτρωσις) mean?

Apolytrosis (Strong's G629) is a Greek word most simply glossed "deliverance". apolutrosis (ap-ol-oo'-tro-sis) n. 1. (the act) ransom in full 2. (figuratively) riddance

How many times is apolytrosis (ἀπολύτρωσις) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 10 linked usages for Strong's G629 across 6 books.

Where can I study apolytrosis (ἀπολύτρωσις) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G629 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate apolytrosis (ἀπολύτρωσις)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as deliverance. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.