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The concept of being "rescued" is a recurring theme throughout the Bible, illustrating God's deliverance of His people from physical, spiritual, and eternal peril. The term "rescued" encompasses God's intervention in the lives of individuals and nations, demonstrating His power, mercy, and faithfulness.
Old Testament ContextIn the Old Testament, the theme of rescue is prominently displayed in the narrative of the Exodus. God rescues the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, a foundational event that underscores His covenantal faithfulness.
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 deliverance is celebrated throughout Scripture as a testament to God's mighty hand and outstretched arm.
The Psalms frequently express the psalmists' cries for rescue and their testimonies of God's deliverance.
Psalm 34:17 declares, "The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles." This verse highlights the personal nature of God's rescue, emphasizing His attentiveness to the cries of the righteous.
Prophetic LiteratureThe prophets also speak of God's rescue, often in the context of Israel's exile and promised restoration.
Isaiah 43:1-2 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. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you.'" This passage reflects God's promise to rescue His people from their adversities and restore them to their land.
New Testament FulfillmentIn the New Testament, the theme of rescue is fulfilled in the person and work of Jesus Christ. Jesus' mission is to rescue humanity from sin and death.
Colossians 1:13-14 proclaims, "He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins." This rescue is spiritual and eternal, offering believers a new identity and hope in Christ.
The Apostle Paul frequently speaks of God's rescue in his epistles. In
2 Timothy 4:18 , Paul expresses confidence in God's deliverance: "The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed and will bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen." This assurance of rescue extends beyond physical deliverance to encompass eternal salvation.
Theological ImplicationsTheologically, the concept of rescue underscores God's sovereignty and grace. It reveals His active involvement in the world and His commitment to His covenant promises. God's rescue is not merely a response to human distress but a proactive demonstration of His love and purpose.
The theme of rescue also calls believers to trust in God's timing and methods. While God's rescue may not always align with human expectations, it is always perfect in its execution and purpose. Believers are encouraged to live in the assurance of God's ultimate rescue through Christ, which secures their eternal destiny.
Practical ApplicationFor Christians, the theme of rescue serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and power. It encourages believers to seek God's deliverance in times of trouble and to rest in the assurance of His salvation. The knowledge of being rescued by God inspires gratitude, worship, and a commitment to live in obedience to His will.
In summary, the biblical theme of being "rescued" is a profound testament to God's intervention in human history, His deliverance of His people, and His ultimate salvation through Jesus Christ. It is a theme that resonates with believers, offering hope and assurance in the midst of life's challenges.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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imp. & p. p.) of Rescue.
Greek
4982. sozo -- to save... 4982 (from , "safe,
rescued") -- properly, out of danger and ; used principally
of God believers the penalty and power of sin -- ().
...4460. Rhaab -- Rahab, a Canaanitess and an ancestor of Christ
... Proper Noun, Indeclinable Transliteration: Rhaab Phonetic Spelling: (hrah-ab') Short
Definition: Rahab Definition: Rahab, a Canaanitess, whorescued the Hebrew...
4477. Rhachab -- Rachab.
... Noun, Indeclinable Transliteration: Rhachab Phonetic Spelling: (hrakh-ab') Short
Definition: Rahab Definition: Rahab, a Canaanitess, whorescued the Hebrew...
4506. rhuomai -- to draw to oneself, ie deliver
... akin to eruo (to drag) Definition to draw to oneself, ie deliver NASB Word Usage
deliver (3), delivered (1), Deliverer (1), rescue (3),rescued (7), rescues (1...
1807. exaireo -- to take out, to deliver
... Word Origin from ek and haireo Definition to take out, to deliver NASB Word Usage
pluck (1), rescue (2),rescued (3), rescuing (1), tear (1)....
629. apolutrosis -- a release effected by payment of ransom
... 629 ("redemption, re-purchase") emphasizes the ("safety-margin") that results
between therescued person, and what previously enslaved them....
1295. diasozo -- to bring safely through (a danger), to save...
... save all the way , ie deliver from danger (note the force of the prefix, ); literally,
"to save all the way " which brings someone through danger and ("rescued...
Strong's Hebrew
2502a. chalats -- to draw off or out, withdraw... to draw off or out, withdraw NASB Word Usage delivered (4), delivers (1), offer
(1), plundered (1), pull (1), removed (1), rescue (5),
rescued (4), rescues (1
...6299. padah -- to ransom
... to ransom NASB Word Usage any means redeem (1), ransom (4), ransomed (7), redeem
(24), redeemed (18), redeems (1), redemption price (1),rescued (1), surely...
4422. malat -- to slip away
... 9), escape (26), escaped (25), escapes (3), gave birth (1), get away (1), lay (1),
leap forth (1), left undisturbed (1), rescue (2),rescued (4), retain (1...
6561. paraq -- to tear apart or away
... root Definition to tear apart or away NASB Word Usage break (1), deliver (1), dragging
me away (1), rending (1),rescued (1), tear it off (1), tear off (2...
5337. natsal -- to strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered...
... 1), delivers (7), escape (1), escaped (1), plucked (1), plunder (1), plundered
(1), preserved (1), recover (1), recovered (2), rescue (11),rescued (5), saves...
4872. Mosheh -- a great Isr. leader, prophet and lawgiver
... Moses. From mashah; drawing out (of the water), ieRescued; Mosheh, the Israelite
lawgiver -- Moses. see HEBREW mashah. 4871, 4872. Mosheh. 4873 ....
Library
Fragment vii. 1. He whoRescued from the Lowest Hell the First...
... Part II."Dogmatical and Historical. Fragment VII. 1. He whorescued from
the lowest hell the first-formed man of earth when he?...
Man was to beRescued from the Power of the Devil, not by Power...
... Book XIII. Chapter 13."Man Was to BeRescued from the Power of the Devil,
Not by Power, But by Righteousness. 17. But the devil...
Sundry Popular Fears and Prejudices the Doctrine of the Trinity in...
... Chapter III."Sundry Popular Fears and Prejudices The Doctrine of the Trinity
in UnityRescued from These Misapprehensions. The...
The Truth, that God Made all Things from Nothing,Rescued from the...
... Chapter XV."The Truth, that God Made All Things from Nothing,Rescued from
the Opponent's Flounderings. Now, if good was neither...
Illness and Patience of the Saint. The Story of a Priest whom She...
... Chapter V. Illness and Patience of the Saint. The Story of a Priest Whom
SheRescued from a Life of Sin. 1. I forgot to say how, in...
Sundry Passages of St. Paul which Attest Our DoctrineRescued from...
... Chapter XL."Sundry Passages of St. Paul Which Attest Our DoctrineRescued
from the Perversions of Heresy. Now it is no matter...
St. Paul Quite in Accordance with St. Peter and Other Apostles of...
... Paul Quite in Accordance with St. Peter and Other Apostles of the Circumcision His
Censure of St. Peter Explained, andRescued from Marcion's Misapplication....
Jerusalem to Rome
... At once a great outcry was raised and Paul would have fared badly if he had not
beenrescued by the Roman soldiers, to be imprisoned by them....
Moral Depravity.
... To save him from this nature is to save him from those circumstances that will
certainly result in actual transgression, unless he isrescued by death and by...
Hymns of Wales.
... sins to God and became the "Apostle of South Wales." The young vicar, Rhys Pritchard
(1579) rose from the sunken level of his profession,rescued through an...
Thesaurus
Rescued (49 Occurrences)...Rescued (49 Occurrences). Luke 1:74 To grant us to be
rescued from the power of
our foes And so render worship to Him free from fear, (WEY NAS).
...Rescue (92 Occurrences)
... 2 Corinthians 1:10 He it is whorescued us from so imminent a death, and will do
so again; and we have a firm hope in Him that He will also rescue us in all...
Victory (71 Occurrences)
... As Yahweh lives, there shall not one hair of his head fall to the ground; for he
has worked with God this day!" So the peoplerescued Jonathan, that he didn't...
Keilah (16 Occurrences)
... Davidrescued it from the attack of the Philistines (1 Samuel 23:1-8); but the
inhabitants proving unfaithful to him, in that they sought to deliver him up to...
Killing (41 Occurrences)
... Acts 23:27 This man Paul had been seized by the Jews, and they were on the point
of killing him, when I came upon them with the troops andrescued him, for I...
Understood (63 Occurrences)
... Acts 23:27 This man was taken of the Jews, and should have been killed of them:
then came I with an army, andrescued him, having understood that he was a Roman...
One's (59 Occurrences)
... 1 Corinthians 3:15 If any one's work is burnt up, he will suffer the loss of it;
yet he will himself berescued, but only, as it were, by passing through the...
Jokneam (5 Occurrences)
... Giants; and Joshua is said to have been shut up here in magic walls of brass, till
on sending a dove to the Hebrew king of Gilead, he wasrescued" (Conder, HDB...
Jaws (12 Occurrences)
... and filled me with inward strength, that through me the Message might be fully
proclaimed and that all the Gentiles might hear it; and I wasrescued from the...
Josephus
... About the year 64, he went to Rome to plead for them, met shipwreck on the voyage,
wasrescued with a few survivors and was brought to port at Puteoli....
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