G863-aphiémi

Strong's Concordance

Definition - To send away, to leave, to forgive, to permit, to abandon

Word Origin - Derived from ἀπό (apo, meaning "from") and ἵημι (hiēmi, meaning "to send" or "to let go").

Usage - The term ἀφίημι is used in various contexts in the New Testament, often translated as "forgive" in the context of sins or debts, "leave" in the context of departing or abandoning, and "permit" in the context of allowing something to happen.

Helps Word-studies

63 aphíēmi (from 575 /apó, "away from" and hiēmi, "send")–properly, send away; release (discharge).