Strong's G859 · Greek
ἄφεσις
aphesis · /af'-es-is/
Definition
from 863; freedom; (figuratively) pardon:--deliverance, forgiveness, liberty, remission.
KJV: deliverance, forgiveness, liberty, remission
Root / derivation: from 863
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἄφεσις across 16 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
16 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew1 verse
Mark2 verses
Luke4 verses
To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins, by: or, for
Luke 3:3And he came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins;
Luke 4:18The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,
Luke 24:47And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
Acts5 verses
Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Acts 5:31Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.
Acts 10:43To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.
Acts 13:38Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:
Acts 26:18To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.
Ephesians1 verse
Colossians1 verse
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G859 (aphesis) mean?
from 863; freedom; (figuratively) pardon:--deliverance, forgiveness, liberty, remission.
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 aphesis 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 863