ΑΝΤΙΛΥΤΡΟ, αντιλυτρο
ANTILYTRO, antilytro
Sounds Like: an-TEE-loo-tro
Translations: ransom, a ransom, a price of redemption, a substitute, a corresponding price
From the root: ΑΝΤΙΛΥΤΡΟΝ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word is a compound noun formed from 'anti' (meaning 'instead of' or 'for') and 'lytron' (meaning 'ransom' or 'price of release'). It refers to a ransom paid in return for someone, implying a substitution or an equivalent price given for redemption. It is used to describe something given in exchange for another, particularly in the context of liberation or release.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter
Strong’s number: G0487 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- 1 Timothy — 2:6
From the same root
Below are all other words in our texts that we've cataloged as being from the same root, ΑΝΤΙΛΥΤΡΟΝ.
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- ΑΝΤΙΛΥΤΡΟΝ — ransom, a ransom, a corresponding ransom, a redemption price
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