Bible Dictionaries

Vine's Expository Dictionary of NT Words

Liberty

"a loosening, relaxation," is translated "liberty" in Acts 24:23 , AV. See INDULGENCE.

"dismissal, release, forgiveness," is rendered "liberty" in the AV of Luke 4:18 , RV, "release." See FORGIVENESS.

see FREEDOM.

"authority, right," is rendered "liberty" in 1 Corinthians 8:9 (marg., "power"), "this liberty of yours," or "this right which you assert." See AUTHORITY.

is rendered "at liberty" in 1 Corinthians 7:39 , AV (RV "free"). See FREE.

for the meanings of which see LET , No. 3, is translated "to set at liberty" in Acts 26:32; Hebrews 13:23 . See DISMISS.

"to send away," is translated "to set at liberty" in Luke 4:18 . See SEND.

Note: In Acts 27:3 , AV, epitrepo is rendered "gave ... liberty" (RV "gave ... leave"). See LEAVE (b)