Strong's Concordance/Greek/G859

Strong's G859 · Greek

ἄφεσις

áphesis

Number
G859
Language
Greek
Original word
ἄφεσις
Transliteration
áphesis
KJV occurrences
16 verses

Definition

freedom; (figuratively) pardon

KJV: deliverance, forgiveness, liberty, remission

Root / derivation: from G863 (ἀφίημι);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἄφεσις across 16 verses.

remission9×
forgiveness6×
deliverance1×
liberty1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Matthew1 verse
Mark2 verses
Luke4 verses
Acts5 verses
Ephesians1 verse
Colossians1 verse
Hebrews2 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G859 (áphesis) mean?

freedom; (figuratively) pardon

How many times does G859 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G859 (ἄφεσις) appears in 16 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “remission.”

How is áphesis translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G859 is rendered as “remission” (9×), “forgiveness” (6×), “deliverance” (1×), “liberty” (1×).

Where does the Greek word ἄφεσις come from?

from G863 (ἀφίημι);