ἄφεσις
KJV Translations of G859
deliverance, forgiveness, liberty, remission
Word Origin & Derivation
from G863 (ἀφίημι);
G859 in the King James Bible
16 versesThen Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.
To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.
Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:
To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.
In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:
In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission.
Now where remission of these is, there is no more offering for sin.
To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins,