June 22, 2012

Redeemed

Definition of "Redeemed"

to buy or pay off; clear by payment: to redeem a mortgage.


to buy back, as after a tax sale or a mortgage foreclosure.


to recover (something pledged or mortgaged) by paymentor other satisfaction: to redeem a pawned watch.


to exchange (bonds, trading stamps, etc.) for money or goods.


to convert (paper money) into specie.


to discharge or fulfill (a pledge, promise, etc.).


to make up for; make amends for; offset (some fault, shortcoming, etc.): His            bravery redeemed his youthful idleness.


to obtain the release or restoration of, as from captivity, by paying a ransom.


Theology to deliver from sin and its consequences by means of a sacrifice offered for the sinner.


Exodus 15:13 

In your unfailing love you will lead the people you have redeemed. In your strength you will guide them to your holy dwelling.







Isaiah 43:1

But now, this is what the LORD says— he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.



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