'Release' in the Bible

and the lord of that servant having been moved with compassion did release him, and the debt he forgave him.

And at the feast the governor had been accustomed to release one to the multitude, a prisoner, whom they willed,

they therefore having been gathered together, Pilate said to them, 'Whom will ye I shall release to you? Barabbas or Jesus who is called Christ?'

and the governor answering said to them, 'Which of the two will ye that I shall release to you?' And they said, 'Barabbas.'

Then did he release to them Barabbas, and having scourged Jesus, he delivered him up that he may be crucified;