Bible Dictionary

Deliverance

The act of rescuing or setting someone free from danger, trouble, or captivity.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

516

Entry Position

127 of 516

Letter

D

Meaning

The act of rescuing or setting someone free from danger, trouble, or captivity.

Key Scriptures

  • Exodus 14:13-14
  • 2 Samuel 22:2
  • Psalm 34:17-19
  • Psalm 107:6
  • Daniel 3:28
  • Matthew 6:13
  • Colossians 1:13
  • 2 Timothy 4:18

Original Language

Hebrew

נָצַל

natsal

to deliver; rescue

Greek

ῥύομαι

rhyomai

to rescue; deliver

Meaning

Deliverance is the act of rescuing or setting someone free from danger, trouble, or captivity.

It refers to being brought safely out of difficulty or oppression.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, deliverance refers to rescue, release, or preservation from enemies, oppression, danger, or other forms of distress.

God is frequently described as the one who delivers His people.


Key References

  • Exodus 14:13-14
  • 2 Samuel 22:2
  • Psalm 34:17-19
  • Psalm 107:6
  • Daniel 3:28
  • Matthew 6:13
  • Colossians 1:13
  • 2 Timothy 4:18

  • Salvation
  • Redemption
  • Rescue
  • Freedom
  • Bondage

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Scriptures

  • Exodus 14:13-14
  • 2 Samuel 22:2
  • Psalm 34:17-19
  • Psalm 107:6
  • Daniel 3:28
  • Matthew 6:13
  • Colossians 1:13
  • 2 Timothy 4:18

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deliverance salvation freedom rescue