The concept of being "freed" in the Bible is deeply intertwined with themes of liberation, redemption, and salvation. It is a multifaceted term that encompasses both physical and spiritual dimensions, reflecting God's intervention in the lives of His people.

Old Testament Context

In the Old Testament, the idea of being freed is often associated with the liberation of the Israelites from physical bondage. The most prominent example is the Exodus from Egypt, where God delivers His people from slavery. Exodus 6:6 states, "Therefore tell the Israelites: I am the LORD, and I will bring you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians. I will free you from being slaves to them, and I will redeem you with an outstretched arm and with mighty acts of judgment." This act of deliverance is a foundational event in Israel's history, symbolizing God's power and faithfulness.

The Year of Jubilee, described in Leviticus 25, also embodies the concept of freedom. Every fiftieth year, slaves were to be freed, debts forgiven, and land returned to its original owners. This practice underscored the importance of freedom and restoration in God's covenant with His people.

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, the theme of being freed takes on a more spiritual dimension. Jesus Christ is portrayed as the ultimate liberator who frees humanity from the bondage of sin and death. In John 8:36 , Jesus declares, "So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed." This freedom is not merely a release from physical captivity but a profound spiritual emancipation that restores the believer's relationship with God.

The Apostle Paul frequently addresses the concept of freedom in his epistles. In Romans 6:18 , he writes, "You have been set free from sin and have become slaves to righteousness." Here, Paul emphasizes that true freedom is found in living according to God's will, liberated from the power of sin.

Galatians 5:1 further reinforces this idea: "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be encumbered once more by a yoke of slavery." Paul warns against returning to the legalistic practices that can enslave believers, urging them to embrace the freedom found in Christ.

Theological Implications

Theologically, the concept of being freed is central to the Christian understanding of salvation. It signifies a transition from a state of bondage—whether to sin, the law, or worldly powers—to a state of grace and liberty in Christ. This freedom is not an excuse for moral laxity but a call to live a life that reflects God's righteousness and love.

The notion of freedom also carries eschatological significance. Revelation 1:5 speaks of Jesus Christ, "the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loves us and has released us from our sins by His blood." This passage highlights the ultimate freedom believers will experience in the fullness of God's kingdom, where sin and death are no more.

Practical Application

For believers, the experience of being freed is both a present reality and a future hope. It calls for a life of gratitude, obedience, and service, reflecting the freedom that Christ has secured. Christians are encouraged to live as free people, not using their freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God (1 Peter 2:16).

In summary, the biblical concept of being freed encompasses deliverance from physical and spiritual bondage, achieved through God's redemptive work in history and ultimately through Jesus Christ. It is a profound expression of God's love and power, offering believers a new identity and purpose in Him.(imp. & p. p.) of Free.558. apeleutheros -- one freed away, ie a freedman
... one freed away, ie a freedman. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration:
apeleutheros Phonetic Spelling: (ap-el-yoo'-ther-os) Short Definition: a ...
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1659. eleutheroo -- to make free, fig. to exempt (from liability)
... to exempt (from liability) NASB Word Usage freed (2), make...free (1),
makes...free (1), set...free (2), set free (1). deliver, make free. ...
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1344. dikaioo -- to show to be righteous, declare righteous
... Word Origin from dikaios Definition to show to be righteous, declare righteous NASB
Word Usage acknowledged...justice (1), acquitted (1), freed (3), justified ...
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630. apoluo -- to set free, release
... Word Origin from apo and luo Definition to set free, release NASB Word Usage dismissed
(1), divorce (3), divorced (2), divorces (5), freed (1), leaving (1), let ...
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2456. Ioulia -- Julia, a Christian at Rome
... Transliteration: Ioulia Phonetic Spelling: (ee-oo-lee'-ah) Short Definition: Julia
Definition: Julia, a Roman Christian, probably a slave or freed from the ...
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5674a. abar -- to pass over, through, or by, pass on
... 1), enter (1), escapes the notice (1), ever bring (1), ever bring...over (1), excel
(1), fail (2), flood (1), ford (1), forded (1), forth (1), freed (1), go (9 ...
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8199. shaphat -- to judge, govern
... Dispense (1), enter into judgment (6), entered into judgment (1), entering into
judgment (1), execute judgment (1), executing judgment (1), freed (2), handed ...
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3772. karath -- to cut off, cut down
... by cutting flesh and passing between the pieces) -- be chewed, be con-(feder-)ate,
covenant, cut (down, off), destroy, fail, feller, be freed, hew (down), make ...
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Redeemed Souls Freed from Fear.
... REDEEMED SOULS FREED FROM FEAR. A TALK WITH A FEW FRIENDS AT MENTONE. "Fear not:
for I have redeemed thee.""Isaiah 43:1. REDEEMED SOULS FREED FROM FEAR. ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/spurgeon/till he come/redeemed souls freed from fear.htm

Whether Man is Freed by Baptism from all Debt of Punishment Due to ...
... OF THE EFFECTS OF BAPTISM (TEN ARTICLES) Whether man is freed by Baptism
from all debt of punishment due to sin? Objection 1: It ...
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Whether Men were Freed from the Punishment of Sin through Christ's ...
... OF THE EFFECTS OF CHRIST'S PASSION (SIX ARTICLES) Whether men were freed from
the punishment of sin through Christ's Passion? Objection ...
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Note G. 'Freed' and 'Possessed' --The Twofold Result of Redemption ...
... NOTE G. 'Freed' and 'Possessed'"The Twofold Result of Redemption. (From
an address by Pastor Stockmaiev.). 'Who gave Himself for ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/murray/holy in christ/note g freed and possessedthe.htm

Jesus Christus Unser Heiland. Christ, who Freed Our Souls from ...
... XIV. Jesus Christus unser Heiland. Christ, who freed our Souls from Danger. "Improved"
from the Communion Hymn of John Huss, "Jesus Christus, noster Salus." ...
/.../bacon/the hymns of martin luther/xiv jesus christus unser heiland.htm

The Fettered Bird Freed.
... The Fettered Bird Freed. A friend in Ireland once met a little Irish boy
who had caught a sparrow. The poor little bird was trembling ...
/.../moody/moodys anecdotes and illustrations/the fettered bird freed.htm

Now was the Day Come Wherein I was in Deed to be Freed of My...
... Book IX Chapter IV Now was the day come wherein I was in deed to be freed
of my? Now was the day come wherein I was in deed to ...
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How the Zealots when they were Freed from the Idumeans, Slew a ...
... CHAPTER 6. How The Zealots When They Were Freed From The Idumeans, Slew A Great
Many More Of The Citizens; And How Vespasian Dissuaded The Romans When They ...
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All Men Born of Adam are under Condemnation, and Only if New Born ...
... Chapter 51."All Men Born of Adam are Under Condemnation, and Only If
New Born in Christ are Freed from Condemnation. But what ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/augustine/the enchiridion/chapter 51 all men born of.htm

Of the Navigation of King Agrippa to Rome, to Tiberius Caesar; and ...
... CHAPTER 6. Of The Navigation Of King Agrippa To Rome, To Tiberius Caesar; And Now
Upon His Being Accused By His Own Freed-Man, He Was Bound; How Also He, Was ...
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Freed (32 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Freed (32 Occurrences). ... (See NIV). Luke 1:64 His mouth
was opened immediately, and his tongue freed, and he spoke, blessing God. (WEB). ...
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Freed-men (1 Occurrence)
Freed-men. Freedmen, Freed-men. Freedom . Multi-Version Concordance
Freed-men (1 Occurrence). Acts 6:9 But some members ...
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Released (52 Occurrences)
... Luke 13:16 Ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan had bound
eighteen long years, be freed from this bondage on the Sabbath day?" (See NAS ...
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Free (454 Occurrences)
... oppresses, etc.; to release; to disengage; to clear; -- followed by from, and sometimes
by off; as, to free a captive or a slave; to be freed of these ...
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Short (128 Occurrences)
... Hebrews 13:23 Know that our brother Timothy has been freed, with whom, if he comes
shortly, I will see you. ... After this, he must be freed for a short time. ...
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Bound (175 Occurrences)
... Luke 13:16 Ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan had bound
eighteen long years, be freed from this bondage on the Sabbath day?" (WEB ...
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Freedom (45 Occurrences)

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Year (4027 Occurrences)
... We should, indeed, diminish the import of this institution if we should apply it
only to those who were to be freed from the bonds of physical servitude. ...
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Quit (12 Occurrences)
... Hence, "to quit one's self" means "to be freed by discharging a duty." The phrase
in English Versions of the Bible, however, is a gloss for in 1 Samuel 4:9 it ...
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Unmarried (13 Occurrences)
... (WEY RSV). 1 Corinthians 7:27 Are you bound to a wife? Don't seek to be freed.
Are you free from a wife? Don't seek a wife. (See NIV). ...
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