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ἄφεσις

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greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine17 occurrences7 books16 verses

Definition

ἄφεσις, -εως, ἡ

(ἀφίημι), [in LXX for יוֹבֵל, דְּרוֹר, etc. (see Deiss., BS, 98 ff.; MM, see word) ;]

1. dismissal, release: Luke 4:18.

2. Metaphorical, of sins (never in LXX), pardon, remission of penalty: ἁμαρτιῶν, Matthew 26:28, Mark 1:4, Luke 1:77; 3:3; 24:47, Acts 2:38; 5:31; 10:43; 13:38; 26:18, Colossians 1:14; παραπτωμάτων, Ephesians 1:7; absol., Mark 3:29, Hebrews 9:22; 10:18 (cf. DB, ii, 56; DCG, i, 437, ii, 605; Cremer, 297 f.).

Synonyms: πάρεσις, which see (and cf. Tr., § xxxiii)

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἄφεσις:

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

17 total
  1. Matthew 26:28ἄφεσιν · [the] forgiveness
    This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.
  2. Mark 1:4ἄφεσιν · [the] forgiveness
    John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
  3. Mark 3:29ἄφεσιν · forgiven
    But whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven; he is guilty of eternal sin.”
  4. Luke 1:77ἀφέσει · [the] forgiveness
    …to give to His people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins,
  5. Luke 3:3ἄφεσιν · [the] forgiveness
    He went into all the region around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins,
  6. Luke 4:18ἄφεσιν · liberty; ἀφέσει
    “The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed,
  7. Luke 24:47ἄφεσιν · forgiveness
    …and in His name repentance and forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem.
  8. Acts 2:38ἄφεσιν · forgiveness
    Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
  9. Acts 5:31ἄφεσιν · forgiveness
    God exalted Him to His right hand as Prince and Savior, in order to grant repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel.
  10. Acts 10:43ἄφεσιν · forgiveness
    All the prophets testify about Him that everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins through His name.”
  11. Acts 13:38ἄφεσις · [the] forgiveness
    Therefore let it be known to you, brothers, that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you.
  12. Acts 26:18ἄφεσιν · forgiveness
    …to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those sanctified by faith in Me.’
  13. Ephesians 1:7ἄφεσιν · forgiveness
    In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace
  14. Colossians 1:14ἄφεσιν · forgiveness
    …in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
  15. Hebrews 9:22ἄφεσις · forgiveness
    According to the law, in fact, nearly everything must be purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.
  16. Hebrews 10:18ἄφεσις · have been forgiven
    And where these have been forgiven, an offering for sin is no longer needed.