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Freedman; Freeman

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frēd´man , frē´man : The term occurs in 1 Corinthians 7:22; Colossians 3:11 , and Revelation 6:15 , and represents two slightly different words. In 1 Corinthians 7:22 the word is ἀπελεύθερος , apeleútheros , "a freeman," one who was born a slave and has received freedom. In this case it refers to spiritual freedom. He that was in bondage to sin has been presented with spiritual freedom by the Lord. In Revelation 6:15 the word is simply ἐλεύθερος , eleútheros , "a free man" as opposed to a slave.

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Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Freedman; Freeman'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/isb/f/freedman-freeman.html. 1915.

Bible Encyclopedias Freedman; Freeman

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Bible Encyclopedias
Freedman; Freeman