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freedom

Meaning of “freedom”

A state or status of liberty rather than bondage.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
2 occurrences2 verses2 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Leviticus 19:20

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Leviticus 19:20
¶ And whosoever lieth carnally with a woman, that is a bondmaid, betrothed to an husband, and not at all redeemed, nor freedom given her; she shall be scourged; they shall not be put to death, because she was not free.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Leviticus 19:20 · retained source text

¶ And whosoeuer lieth carnally with a woman that is a bondmaid, betrothed to an husband, and not at all redeemed, nor freedome given her, she shall be scourged: they shall not be put to death, because she was not free:

1611 marginal noteOr, abused by any. Heb. reproched by [or for] man.

1611 marginal noteOr, they. Heb. there shall bee a scourging.

Acts 22:28
And the chief captain answered, With a great sum obtained I this freedom. And Paul said, But I was free born.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 22:28 · retained source text

And the chiefe captaine answered, With a great summe obteined I this freedome. And Paul said, But I was free borne.

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Historical definitions

A state of exemption from the power or control of another; liberty; exemption from slavery, servitude or confinement.

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 1, leaf 804