Release

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ISBE 19159 verse references

ISBE 1915

re-les': (1) The forgiveness of a debt (shemiTTah (De 15:1,2,9; 31:10; see JUBILEE YEAR)), with verb shamaT, "to release," De 31:2,3. (2) To exempt from taxation or military service (hanachah, "release," "rest" (Es 2:18)). Some would render "granted a holiday." (3) To set a prisoner or slave at liberty (apoluo, "to let go free" (Mt 27:15 parallel Joh 19:10), etc.).

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (1915) · public domain

In Scripture

Deuteronomy 15:1 Deuteronomy 15:2 Deuteronomy 15:9 Deuteronomy 31:10 Deuteronomy 31:2 Deuteronomy 31:3 Esther 2:18 Matthew 27:15 John 19:10

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Sources

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (1915) · Public domain