ΑΝΤΙΛΥΤΡΟΝ, αντιλυτρον
ANTILYTRON, antilytron
Sounds Like: an-TEE-loo-tron
Translations: ransom, a ransom, a corresponding ransom, a redemption price
From the root: ΑΝΤΙΛΥΤΡΟΝ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This is a compound noun formed from 'αντι' (anti), meaning 'in place of' or 'instead of', and 'λυτρον' (lytron), meaning 'ransom' or 'redemption price'. It refers to a ransom that is given in exchange for another, implying a substitution or equivalent value. It is used to describe a payment made to free someone from bondage or penalty.
Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
Strong’s number: G487 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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- ΑΝΤΙΛΥΤΡΟ — ransom, a ransom, a price of redemption, a substitute, a corresponding price
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