Lexical Definition
ἐξαγοράζω exagorázō (ex-ag-or-ad'-zo) to redeem G:V
from ἐκ and ἀγοράζω
redeem.
- to buy up, i.e. ransom
- figuratively, to rescue from loss (improve opportunity)
Usage: 4 forms in 5 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἐξηγόρασεν | redeemed | Gal.3.13 |
| ἐξαγοραζόμενοι | redeeming | Eph.5.16 • Col.4.5 |
| ἐξαγοράσῃ | He may redeem | Gal.4.5 |
| εξαγοράζετε | buy back | LXX.Dan.2.8 |
Abbott-Smith
† ἐξ-αγοράζω [in LXX: καιρόν ὑμεῖς ἐξαγοράζετε (זְבַן), Da LXX TH 2:8 * ;]
1. to redeem, ransom (esp. of slaves): metaph., Ga 3:13 4:5.
2. to buy up; mid., to buy up for oneself: τ. καιρόν, Eph 5:16, Col 4:5 (Cremer, 60).†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Daniel | 2:8 |
| Galatians | 3:13 · 4:5 |
| Ephesians | 5:16 |
| Colossians | 4:5 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἐξαγοράζω-άξω,
buy from, τι παρά τινος [Refs 2nd c.BC+]; buy up, [Refs 1st c.AD+]; buy off, μικροῦ διαφόρου τὸν ἀδικηθέντα [Refs 4th c.BC+]; redeem, [NT+1st c.BC+]:—middle, ἐξαγοράξεσθαι τὸν καιρόν [LXX+NT]
LSJ Scripture Refs: Gal.3.13 ☩ Col.4.5 ☩ Eph.5.16 ☩ LXX.Dan.2.8