Greek · G3086 · unreviewed

λυτρωτής

A redeemer (figuratively)

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λυτρωτής G3086
Pronunciation lytrōtḗs

What does λυτρωτής (lytrōtḗs) mean in the Bible?

λυτρωτής (lytrōtḗs) is a Greek word meaning "a redeemer (figuratively)". λυτρωτής, -οῦ, ὁ (λυτρόω), [in LXX: of God, Psa. Moses’ role anticipates the greater redemption accomplished by Christ. This term runs through the canonical themes of Messiah, Redemption.

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Meaning

a redeemer (figuratively)
Extended definition

One who effects redemption through payment or ransom, securing liberation from bondage.

(λυτρόω), [in LXX: of God, Psa.19:14 78:35 (גָּאַל)* ;] a redeemer, deliverer: Act.7:35 (not found elsewhere).

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Why This Word Matters
Moses’ role anticipates the greater redemption accomplished by Christ. Acts 7:35-53
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Accusative · Singular · Masculine Acts 7:35
Canonical Themes
Messiah Redemption
Biblical Occurrences

Each occurrence shows the passage reference, the original language term as it appears in that context, its transliteration, and the contextual sense.

Word Pictures (Robertson)

A.T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) discusses this term in the following chapters. Open any chapter and go to the Word Pictures tab to read his verse-by-verse commentary.

A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) — public domain

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