λύτρωσις
“a ransoming, redemption, deliverance”
Primary meaning: a ransoming, redemption, deliverance. Strong's: a ransoming (figuratively). Lexical nuances: a ransoming , redemption ( αἰχμαλώτων , Plut., Arat. , 11): of the mediatorial work of Christ, He 9:12 ; in general sense, deliverance (cf. Ps 48 (49):8 ): Lk 1:68 2:38 .†
Lexical & Etymological Analysis
Root & Derivation
from G3084 (λυτρόω);
Traditional English Renderings (KJV/AV)
Septuagint (LXX) & New Testament Conceptual Bridges
Cross-Testament BridgeHow this lemma bridges Old Testament Hebrew and New Testament Koine Greek through the Septuagint (LXX) translation tradition.
LXX conceptual translation: גְּאֻלָּה (redemption, right of redemption, kinship) -> λύτρωσις (a ransoming, redemption, deliverance)
LXX conceptual translation: פְּדוּת (redemption, division, distinction) -> λύτρωσις (a ransoming, redemption, deliverance)
LXX conceptual translation: פָּדָה (to ransom, redeem by paying price) -> λύτρωσις (a ransoming, redemption, deliverance)
Key Biblical Occurrences (3)
Foundational passages where λύτρωσις (lytrosis) carries significant theological or narrative weight.