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G859 · ἄφεσις

áphesis

Primary-Source Attested

Strong’s definition

freedom; (figuratively) pardon

KJV gloss list in the source

deliverance, forgiveness, liberty, remission

Derivation recorded by Strong

from G863 (ἀφίημι);

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