I will therefore chastise him, and release him.
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Luke 23:16 · retained source text
I will therefore chastise him, and release him.
KJV dictionary & concordance
release
Meaning of “release”
1. To set a person free from custody or restraint. 2. To remit or cease exacting a debt or obligation. 3. The act or appointed year of such remission.
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21 occurrences18 verses6 booksKJV PCE
Some verses contain the word more than once.
First occurrence: Deuteronomy 15:1
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Every verse containing “release”
(For of necessity he must release one unto them at the feast.)
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Luke 23:17 · retained source text
For of necessitie hee must release one vnto them at the Feast.
And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas:
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Luke 23:18 · retained source text
And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this man, and release vnto vs Barabbas,
Pilate therefore, willing to release Jesus, spake again to them.
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Luke 23:20 · retained source text
Pilate therefore willing to release Iesus, spake againe to them:
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