Bible Dictionary

Redemption

The act of redeeming, rescuing, or buying back.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

516

Entry Position

388 of 516

Letter

R

Meaning

The act of redeeming, rescuing, or buying back.

Key Scriptures

  • Exodus 6:6
  • Leviticus 25:24-25
  • Psalm 111:9
  • Luke 21:28
  • Romans 3:24
  • Ephesians 1:7
  • Colossians 1:14
  • Hebrews 9:12

Original Language

Hebrew

גְּאֻלָּה

geullah

redemption

Greek

ἀπολύτρωσις

apolytrōsis

redemption

Meaning

Redemption is the act of redeeming, rescuing, or buying back.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, redemption refers to deliverance, release, or the act of buying back.

The term is used of people, property, and God’s work of redemption throughout the Bible.


Key References

  • Exodus 6:6
  • Leviticus 25:24-25
  • Psalm 111:9
  • Luke 21:28
  • Romans 3:24
  • Ephesians 1:7
  • Colossians 1:14
  • Hebrews 9:12

  • Redeemer
  • Ransom
  • Salvation
  • Forgiveness
  • Grace

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Scriptures

  • Exodus 6:6
  • Leviticus 25:24-25
  • Psalm 111:9
  • Luke 21:28
  • Romans 3:24
  • Ephesians 1:7
  • Colossians 1:14
  • Hebrews 9:12

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redemption salvation grace covenant