# G3083 λύτρον

λύτρον (lýtron), Strong’s G3083: something to loosen with, i.e. a redemption price (figuratively, atonement) KJV: ransom. Occurs 20 times.

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*lýtron* — something to loosen with, i.e. a redemption price (figuratively, atonement)

KJV: ransom

Derived from [λύω lýō](https://besorah.bible/word/G3089) (to "loosen")

Occurs 20 times.

## Where it occurs
- [Matthew 20:28](https://besorah.bible/besorah/matthew/20?v=28) — even as the Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
- [Mark 10:45](https://besorah.bible/besorah/mark/10?v=45) — For the Son of Man also came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”