Lexicon
ἀντίλυτρον
antilutron
G0487
G:N-N Greek

ransom

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Antilutron denotes what is given in the clause describing someone who gave himself for all.

Its sole attested use names what is given in the statement that someone gave himself for all.

Senses in use

  1. What is given for all · dominant

    In 1 Timothy 2:6, the accusative singular neuter noun occurs in the clause describing someone who “gave himself as a ransom for all.” The APB’s wording confirms that the verse presents the term within this act of self-giving for all.

In the Anselm Project Bible: In 1 Timothy 2:6, the APB renders the clause “gave himself as a ransom for all.” Its exact English correspondence to the noun cannot be isolated with certainty.

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