Strong's Lexicon lutrótés: Redeemer Original Word: λυτρωτής Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb λυτρόω (lutroō), meaning "to redeem" or "to ransom." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of a redeemer is גָּאַל (ga'al), which appears in passages like Job 19:25 (BSB): "But I know that my Redeemer lives, and in the end He will stand upon the earth." Usage: The term "λυτρωτής" (lutrótés) refers to one who redeems or ransoms. In the New Testament context, it is used to describe someone who delivers or liberates another from bondage or captivity, often with the implication of a price being paid. This concept is central to the Christian understanding of salvation, where Jesus Christ is seen as the ultimate Redeemer who delivers humanity from sin and death. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the concept of redemption was often associated with the freeing of slaves or prisoners of war through the payment of a ransom. This idea was also present in Jewish thought, where God is frequently depicted as the Redeemer of Israel, delivering His people from slavery and oppression. The New Testament writers adopted this imagery to describe the work of Christ, emphasizing His sacrificial death as the means by which believers are redeemed from the bondage of sin. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 3086 lytrōtḗs (from 3084 /lytróō) – one who liberates (releases a captive), used only in Ac 7:35. 3086 /lytrōtḗs ("liberator") refers to God using Moses to set His people free from the bondage of Egypt. See 3084 (lytroō). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom lutroó Definition a redeemer, deliverer NASB Translation deliverer (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3086: λυτρωτήςλυτρωτής, λυτρωτου, ὁ (λυτρόω), redeemer; deliverer, liberator: Acts 7:35; (the Sept. Leviticus 25:31, 32; Philo de sacrif. Ab. et Cain. § 37 under the end); for גֹּאֵל, of God, Psalm 18:15 Strong's Exhaustive Concordance deliverer. From lutroo; a redeemer (figuratively) -- deliverer. see GREEK lutroo Forms and Transliterations λυτρωτά λυτρωταί λυτρωτην λυτρωτήν λυτρωτὴν λυτρωτής lutroten lutrōtēn lytroten lytrotḕn lytrōtēn lytrōtḕnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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