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The term "ransomed" in the Bible refers to the act of being redeemed or delivered from bondage, sin, or danger through a payment or substitution. This concept is central to the Christian understanding of salvation and is deeply rooted in both the Old and New Testaments.
Old Testament ContextIn the Old Testament, the idea of ransom is often associated with the liberation of individuals or groups from physical captivity or danger. The Hebrew word for ransom, "kopher," is used in various contexts, including the redemption of a person or property. For example, in
Exodus 21:30, a ransom is required for the life of a person who has caused the death of another: "If payment is demanded of him instead, he may redeem his life by paying the full amount demanded of him."
The concept of ransom is also vividly illustrated in the deliverance of the Israelites from Egypt. God is portrayed as the Redeemer who ransoms His people from slavery. In
Isaiah 43:1, God declares, "Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine." This deliverance is not only physical but also spiritual, as God establishes a covenant relationship with His people.
New Testament FulfillmentIn the New Testament, the concept of ransom takes on a profound spiritual significance with the coming of Jesus Christ. The Greek word "lutron" is used to describe the ransom paid by Christ for the salvation of humanity. Jesus Himself speaks of His mission in terms of ransom in
Mark 10:45: "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many."
The Apostle Paul further elaborates on this theme in his epistles. In
1 Timothy 2:5-6, Paul writes, "For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself as a ransom for all—the testimony that was given at just the right time." Here, the ransom is understood as the sacrificial death of Christ, which reconciles humanity to God and delivers believers from the bondage of sin and death.
Theological ImplicationsTheologically, the concept of being ransomed underscores the gravity of sin and the necessity of divine intervention for salvation. It highlights the sacrificial love of God, who provides the means for redemption through the death and resurrection of His Son. The ransom paid by Christ is seen as sufficient and complete, offering eternal life to all who believe.
The imagery of ransom also conveys the idea of substitutionary atonement, where Christ takes the place of sinners, bearing the penalty of sin on their behalf. This is a cornerstone of Christian doctrine, emphasizing that salvation is a gift of grace, not earned by human effort but received through faith in Jesus Christ.
Practical ApplicationFor believers, the understanding of being ransomed by Christ has profound implications for daily living. It calls for a response of gratitude, worship, and obedience to God. Christians are encouraged to live as those who have been bought with a price, as Paul exhorts in
1 Corinthians 6:20: "For you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body."
The concept of ransom also inspires a mission-oriented life, as believers are called to share the message of redemption with others, proclaiming the good news of the ransom paid by Christ for the salvation of the world.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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imp. & p. p.) of Ransom.
Strong's Hebrew
6301. Pedahtsur -- "the rock hasransomed," a Manassite... 6300, 6301. Pedahtsur. 6302 . "the rock has
ransomed," a Manassite.
Transliteration: Pedahtsur Phonetic Spelling: (ped-aw-tsoor') Short Definition:
...6300. Pedahel -- "God hasransomed," a man of Naphtali
... 6299, 6300. Pedahel. 6301 . "God hasransomed," a man of Naphtali. Transliteration:
Pedahel Phonetic Spelling: (ped-ah-ale') Short Definition: Pedahel....
6305. Pedayahu -- "Yah hasransomed," the name of several...
... "Yah hasransomed," the name of several Israelites. Transliteration: Pedayahu or
Pedayah Phonetic Spelling: (ped-aw-yaw') Short Definition: Pedaiah....
6302. paduwy -- that are to be that were redeemed
... Passive participle of padah.Ransomed (and so occurring under padah); as abstractly
(in plural masculine) a ransom -- (that are) to be (that were) redeemed....
6299. padah -- to ransom
... root Definition to ransom NASB Word Usage any means redeem (1), ransom (4),ransomed
(7), redeem (24), redeemed (18), redeems (1), redemption price (1...
Library
The Souls of ChildrenRansomed by the Death of Christ.
... ORIGINAL HYMNS HYMN CCCXV. The Souls of Childrenransomed by the Death of Christ....
James Montgomery. The Souls of Childrenransomed by the Death of Christ....
Lenox. HM
... The gladly solemn sound, Let all the nations know, To earth's remotest bound,
The year of jubilee is come, Return, yeransomed sinners, home....
Our Strong City
... back a couple of chapters, to the great picture drawn by the prophet of a
world-wide judgment, which is followed by a burst of song from theransomed people...
What Life's Journey May Be
... 'The redeemed shall walk there: And theransomed of the... 'A merry heart goes all the
day, a sad heart tires in a mile.' Why should theransomed pilgrims sing?...
Things to Come
... When far and wide the radiant streets resound. With Hallelujah songs the
ransomed sing,.... The Love that opened Heaven toransomed men!...
The Jubilee Proclaimed.
... the trumpet, blow, The gladly solemn sound; Let all the nations know, To earth's
remotest bound, The year of jubilee is come; Return, yeransomed sinners, home...
Of Learning Philosophy, and what Great Qualifications are...
... only, within the whole memory of man; nor slaves, except Ph??do [475] only, who is
said, when living in oppressive slavery, to have beenransomed and taught by...
On the Words of the Gospel, John viii. 31, "If Ye Abide in My Word...
... He who was in bondage with the barbarians, has been redeemed by his ransomer; and
great difference there is between the ransomer and theransomed; yet haply...
Of the Impiety of those who Assert that the Souls which Enjoy True...
... If they say that it is indeed true thatransomed souls return no more to misery,
but that even so no new thing happens, since there always have been, now are...
V. ...
... it again, saying, While Christ, who is our captain and head, has suffered in the
flesh and presented us an example, (besides that He hasransomed us from our...
Thesaurus
Ransomed (27 Occurrences)... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Ransom. Multi-Version Concordance
Ransomed (27 Occurrences). 1 Peter 1:18 knowing, as you
...Ransom-money (1 Occurrence)
Ransom-money.Ransomed, Ransom-money. Ransoms . Multi-Version Concordance
Ransom-money (1 Occurrence)....Ransomed, Ransom-money. Ransoms . Reference Bible
Excess (20 Occurrences)
... Numbers 3:46 And for those that are to beransomed, the two hundred and
seventy-three of the firstborn of the children of Israel, which are in excess over...
Sighing (22 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 35:10 The Yahweh'sransomed ones will return, and come with singing
to Zion; and everlasting joy will be on their heads....
Ransom (46 Occurrences)
... Men held captive by sin needed to beransomed that they might be free to become
subjects of the Kingdom, and so the ransom work, the sufferings and death of...
Obtain (63 Occurrences)
... (See RSV). Isaiah 35:10 The Yahweh'sransomed ones will return, and come with
singing to Zion; and everlasting joy will be on their heads....
Gladness (83 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS NAS RSV). Isaiah 35:10 The Yahweh'sransomed ones will return,
and come with singing to Zion; and everlasting joy will be on their heads....
Singing (65 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS YLT RSV). Isaiah 35:10 The Yahweh'sransomed ones will return,
and come with singing to Zion; and everlasting joy will be on their heads....
Unfaithfully (19 Occurrences)
... Exodus 21:8 If she is unacceptable in the eyes of her master, who had taken her
for himself, then shall he let her beransomed: to sell her unto a foreign...
Unacceptable (1 Occurrence)
... Exodus 21:8 If she is unacceptable in the eyes of her master, who had taken her
for himself, then shall he let her beransomed: to sell her unto a foreign...
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