9 occurrences in 13 translations

'Free' in the Bible

And the Lord God commanded the man, “You are free to eat from any tree of the garden,

Verse ConceptsAdam, PriviledgesGod's ProvisionFood DefinedFood PermittedAdam and eveGardensMorality

If the woman is unwilling to follow you, then you are free from this oath to me, but don’t let my son go back there.”

Verse ConceptsReturning to the oldPeople Unwilling

Then you will be free from my oath if you go to my family and they do not give her to you—you will be free from my oath.’

Verse ConceptsNot Giving

But by your sword you shall live, and you shall serve your brother. But it shall be [that] when free yourself you shall tear off his yoke from your neck.

Verse ConceptsNecksRestlessnessYokesSubjectionServing IndividualsPeople Releasing Othersdominion

Later, Laban asked Jacob, "Should you serve me for free, just because you're my nephew? Let's talk about what your wages should be."

Verse ConceptsBeing FairNegotiationServants, Working Conditions OfWagesFree Of Charge

Reuben told them. "And no blood shedding, either. Instead, let's toss him into this cistern that's way out here in the wilderness. But don't lay a hand on him." (Reuben intended to free Joseph and return him to his father.)

Verse ConceptsSheddingReinstating PeopleIndividuals Saving Others

"Feel free to put my own two sons to death," Reuben responded to his father, "if I don't bring him back to you. Trust me I'll bring him back to you."

Verse ConceptsTwo Sons

He replied, "You have suggested your own punishment! The one who has it will become my slave, but the rest of you will go free."

Verse ConceptsMaking SlavesExempt

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Absolve (2 instances)
Complimentary (3 instances)
Costless (1 instance)
Detached (1 instance)
Discharge (34 instances)
Dislodge (2 instances)
Impure (44 instances)
Independent (4 instances)
Justify (21 instances)
Liberal (12 instances)
Liberate (4 instances)
Regular (105 instances)
Release (142 instances)
Relieve (21 instances)
Relinquish (1 instance)
Resign (2 instances)
Spare (96 instances)
Unloose (5 instances)

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