To pardon, to forgive, forgiveness

G859
Greek
UBS
ἄφεσις
áphesisaf'-es-is
Noun Feminine

Definition

to remove the guilt resulting from wrongdoing

Semantic Domains

Reconciliation
Forgiveness
Control
Rule

Etymology

from G863 (ἀφίημι);

KJV Translations

deliverance, forgiveness, liberty, remission

Occurrences16
Frequency Rank#755

Verse Usage

This word appears 16 times in the Bible. Verse examples coming soon.