Strongs Number: G859
| Greek Word: | ἄφεσις |
| Transliteration: | aphesis |
| Phonetic: | af'-es-is |
| Part of Speech: | Noun Feminine |
| Strongs Definition: | freedom; (figuratively) pardon |
| Thayers Definition: |
1. release from bondage or imprisonment 2. forgiveness or pardon, of sins (letting them go as if they had never been committed), remission of the penalty |
| Origin: | From G863 |
| Bible Usage: | deliverance forgiveness liberty remission. |