fred'-man, fre'-man: The term occurs in1Co 7:22;Col 3:11, andRe 6:15, and represents two slightly different words. In1Co 7:22the word is apeleutheros, "a freeman," one who was born a slave and has received freedom. In this case it refers to spiritual freedom. He that was in bondage to sin has been presented with spiritual freedom by the Lord. InRe 6:15the word is simply eleutheros, "a free man" as opposed to a slave.
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International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, James Orr, General Editor, 1844–1913 edition.