ἐξαγοράζωexagorázō
to buy up, i.e. ransom; figuratively, to rescue from loss (improve opportunity)
Greek (New Testament) · G1805
Meanings
1. to redeem, ransom (especially of slaves): metaphorically, Galatians 3:13, Galatians 4:5.
2. to buy up; middle, to buy up for oneself: τ. καιρόν, Ephesians 5:16, Colossians 4:5.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 4 times in the Bible.
- Galatians 3:13 But Christ has rescued us from the curse pronounced by the law. When he was hung on the cross, he took upon himself the curse for our wrongdoing. For it is written in the Scriptures, “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.”
- Galatians 4:5 God sent him to buy freedom for us who were slaves to the law, so that he could adopt us as his very own children.
- Ephesians 5:16 Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days.
- Colossians 4:5 Live wisely among those who are not believers, and make the most of every opportunity.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.