Exagorazo describes redeeming in relation to time and to those under a curse or law.

The attested uses divide evenly between wise action concerning time and redeeming persons from the curse of the law or from being under the law.

1. Making wise use of time · common

   In Colossians 4:5, the present middle participle occurs with walking in wisdom toward outsiders; the APB renders the clause “redeeming the time.” In Ephesians 5:16, the same participial form occurs because the days are evil, where the APB renders “making the best use of the time.”

   Colossians 4:5Ephesians 5:16
2. Redeeming those under a curse or law · common

   In Galatians 3:13, the aorist active indicative names Christ’s action in relation to the curse of the law; the APB renders that action with “redeemed.” In Galatians 4:5, the aorist active subjunctive states a purpose concerning those under the law, followed by receiving adoption as sons.

   Galatians 3:13Galatians 4:5

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the temporal clauses as “redeeming the time” and “making the best use of the time,” while the Galatians clauses use “redeemed” or state a purpose to redeem. These renderings indicate the clauses’ overall presentation rather than a precise English equivalent in every case.