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Delivering, in the biblical context, refers to the act of being rescued or set free from danger, sin, or oppression. This concept is central to the narrative of Scripture, where God is often depicted as the Deliverer of His people. Deliverance is both a physical and spiritual act, encompassing salvation from enemies, liberation from bondage, and redemption from sin.
Old Testament ContextIn the Old Testament, deliverance is frequently associated with God's intervention on behalf of Israel. One of the most significant examples is the Exodus, where God delivers the Israelites from slavery in Egypt.
Exodus 14:30 states, "That day the LORD saved Israel from the hand of the Egyptians, and Israel saw the Egyptians dead on the shore." This event is foundational, symbolizing God's power and faithfulness in delivering His people.
The Book of Judges also highlights the theme of deliverance, where God raises up judges to deliver Israel from the oppression of surrounding nations.
Judges 2:16 notes, "Then the LORD raised up judges, who delivered them from the hands of these raiders." These deliverances underscore God's ongoing commitment to His covenant people.
Psalms and ProphetsThe Psalms frequently express a personal and communal cry for deliverance.
Psalm 34:17 declares, "The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles." This reflects the belief that God is attentive to the pleas of the faithful and acts to rescue them from distress.
The prophets also speak of deliverance, often in the context of future hope and restoration.
Isaiah 43:1 reassures, "But now, thus says the LORD, He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: 'Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine.'" Here, deliverance is tied to God's redemptive purpose and His intimate relationship with His people.
New Testament FulfillmentIn the New Testament, deliverance takes on a deeper spiritual dimension through the person and work of Jesus Christ. Jesus is portrayed as the ultimate Deliverer, who saves humanity from sin and death.
Matthew 1:21 proclaims, "She will give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins."
The Apostle Paul frequently speaks of deliverance in his epistles. In
Colossians 1:13 , he writes, "He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son." This deliverance is not only from physical or temporal threats but from the spiritual bondage of sin and the power of Satan.
Spiritual Warfare and DeliveranceDeliverance is also a key theme in the context of spiritual warfare.
Ephesians 6:12 reminds believers, "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." Christians are called to rely on God's strength and the armor of God to stand firm and experience deliverance from spiritual adversaries.
Practical ImplicationsFor believers, the concept of delivering is both a present reality and a future hope. It involves trusting in God's power to save and protect in times of trouble, as well as looking forward to the ultimate deliverance at Christ's return. Deliverance is a reminder of God's sovereignty, His love for His people, and His ability to bring about redemption and freedom in every aspect of life.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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p. pr. & vb. n.) of Deliver.
Greek
1215. demegoreo -- to deliver a public address... popular orator); from demos and agoreuo (to speak in the assembly, harangue) Definition
to deliver a public address NASB Word Usage
delivering an address (1).
...3860. paradidomi -- to hand over, to give or deliver over, to...
... 17), betrayed (10), betraying (9), betrays (3), commended (1), committed (3), deliver
(6), delivered (21), delivered over (1),delivering (3), entrusted (3...
3874. paraklesis -- a calling to one's aid, ie encouragement...
... 3874 ("holy urging") is used of the Lord directly motivating and inspiring believers
to carry out His plan,delivering His particular message to someone else....
996. boetheia -- help
... Cognate: 996 (a feminine noun derived from 997 ) -- a brand of help, especially
assistance that meets an situation (delivering aid). See 997 ()....
Strong's Hebrew
5337. natsal -- to strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered...... Word Usage defended (2), deliver (103), deliver yourself (2), deliverance (1),
delivered (46), delivered at all (1), deliverer (1),
delivering (1), delivers (7
...7804. shezab -- to deliver
... Word Origin (Aramaic) corresponding to azab Definition to deliver NASB Word Usage
deliver (5), delivered (2),delivering (1), delivers (1). deliver....
Library
Lastly, Let us Hear the Lord HimselfDelivering Most Plain...
... Section 23. Lastly, let us hear the Lord Himselfdelivering most plain
judgment on this matter.? 23. Lastly, let us hear the Lord...
Whether There was any More Suitable Way ofDelivering the Human...
... THE PASSION OF CHRIST (TWELVE ARTICLES) Whether there was any more suitable
way ofdelivering the human race than by Christ's Passion?...
On the Power of the Church inDelivering Doctrines
... DISPUTATION LV ON THE POWER OF THE CHURCH INDELIVERING DOCTRINES. The
power of the church may be variously considered, according...
Of the Universal Way of the Soul's Deliverance, which Porphyry did...
... Open. This is the religion which possesses the universal way fordelivering
the soul; for except by this way, none can be delivered....
Whether God the Father Delivered up Christ to the Passion?
... The Jews are likewise reviled fordelivering Him up to Pilate; as we read in
Jn.18:35: "Thy own nation, and the chief priests have delivered Thee up to me...
Jesus' Prediction of his "Delivery" into the Hands of Men.
... But take care lest on comparing together thedelivering up of the Son by the Father
to the opposing powers, with thedelivering up of the Saviour by them into...
Marcus of Mactaris Said: "It is not to be Wondered at if Heretics....
... cause in common against the charge of treason which they cannot disavow, and therein
our special case will be argued against the charge ofdelivering the books...
A Song of Deliverance
... to a strong affirmation, 'Yea, Thou hast delivered my feet from falling.' This
reference of both clauses to the same period and the samedelivering act, is...
1 John iv. 12-Apr
... There was a "traditio" (delivering up) by the Father; there was a "traditio" by
the Son; there was a "traditio" by Judas: the thing done is the same, but what...
The Aggravated Guilt of Him who Delivered Christ to Pilate.
... Therefore had his enemies the greater sin indelivering Jesus unto him.... Christ's
crucifixion was the design of his enemies indelivering him to Pilate....
Thesaurus
Delivering (35 Occurrences)... n.) of Deliver. Multi-Version Concordance
Delivering (35 Occurrences). Matthew
26:46 Rise, let us go; lo, he hath come nigh who is
delivering me up.' (YLT).
...Delivery (8 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The act ofdelivering from restraint; rescue;
release; liberation; as, the delivery of a captive from his dungeon....
Prisons (7 Occurrences)
... Luke 21:12 But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you and will
persecute you,delivering you up to synagogues and prisons, bringing you...
Betray (29 Occurrences)
... for paradidomi: 36 times, of the betrayal of Jesus Christ, and only 3 times besides
(Matthew 24:10 Mark 13:12 Luke 21:16) of kinsmendelivering up one another...
Serve (407 Occurrences)
... 15. (vt) To lead off indelivering (the ball). 16.... 21. (vi) To lead off indelivering
the ball. Multi-Version Concordance Serve (407 Occurrences)....
Delivers (38 Occurrences)
Message (222 Occurrences)
... Acts 8:25 So the Apostles, after giving a solemn charge anddelivering the Lord's
Message, travelled back to Jerusalem, making known the Good News also in many...
Delivereth (49 Occurrences)
Various (52 Occurrences)
... driven in various directions by the persecution which broke out on account of Stephen
made their way to Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch,delivering the Message...
Keepest (16 Occurrences)
... (WBS). Proverbs 24:11 If 'from'delivering those taken to death, And those
slipping to the slaughter -- thou keepest back. (YLT)....
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