Strong's Concordance/Greek/G1658

Strong's G1658 · Greek

ἐλεύθερος

eleutheros · /el-yoo'-ther-os/

Number
G1658
Language
Greek
Original word
ἐλεύθερος
Transliteration
eleutheros
Pronunciation
el-yoo'-ther-os
KJV occurrences
23 verses

Definition

probably from the alternate of 2064; unrestrained (to go at pleasure), i.e. (as a citizen) not a slave (whether freeborn or manumitted), or (genitive case) exempt (from obligation or liability):--free (man, woman), at liberty.

KJV: free (man, woman), at liberty

Root / derivation: probably from the alternate of 2064

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἐλεύθερος across 23 verses.

free18×
freewoman3×
liberty1×
man1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

23 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew1 verse
John2 verses
Romans2 verses
1 Corinthians6 verses
1 Corinthians 7:21

Art thou called being a servant? care not for it: but if thou mayest be made free, use it rather.

1 Corinthians 7:22

For he that is called in the Lord, being a servant, is the Lord's freeman: likewise also he that is called, being free, is Christ's servant. freeman: Gr. made free

1 Corinthians 7:39

The wife is bound by the law as long as her husband liveth; but if her husband be dead, she is at liberty to be married to whom she will; only in the Lord.

1 Corinthians 9:1

Am I not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? are not ye my work in the Lord?

1 Corinthians 9:19

For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more.

1 Corinthians 12:13

For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. Gentiles: Gr. Greeks

Galatians6 verses
Ephesians1 verse
Colossians1 verse
1 Peter1 verse
Revelation3 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G1658 (eleutheros) mean?

probably from the alternate of 2064; unrestrained (to go at pleasure), i.e. (as a citizen) not a slave (whether freeborn or manumitted), or (genitive case) exempt (from obligation or liability):--free (man, woman), at liberty.

How many times does G1658 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G1658 (ἐλεύθερος) appears in 23 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “free.”

How is eleutheros translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G1658 is rendered as “free” (18×), “freewoman” (3×), “liberty” (1×), “man” (1×).

Where does the Greek word ἐλεύθερος come from?

probably from the alternate of 2064