Release

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ISBE 19159 verse references

ISBE 1915

From the International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (1915). Where it reports or adopts critical theories, those are the views of its writers or the scholars they cite; Gospel Companion holds the historic Christian view of Scripture.

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