The act of God by which he delivered his people from bondage. The exodus of Israel from Egypt and the later deliverance of Jerusalem from exile in Babylon are seen as definitive examples of God's redeeming acts.
God is the Redeemer of his people
God redeems his people from captivity out of love
Deuteronomy 7:8 See also Exodus 6:6–8, Exodus 15:13; Psalm 130:7–8; Isaiah 43:14, Isaiah 47:1–4, Isaiah 63:16; Jeremiah 15:21, Jeremiah 31:11, Jeremiah 50:34
But because the LORD loved you and kept the oath He swore to your fathers, He brought you out with a mighty hand and redeemed you from the house of slavery, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt.
His redemption guarantees security
Isaiah 43:1–4 See also Isaiah 44:21–28, Isaiah 48:20, Isaiah 49:7, Isaiah 49:22–26, Isaiah 52:9–12
But now, this is what the LORD says— 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. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior; I give Egypt for your ransom, Cush and Seba in your place. Because you are precious and honored in My sight, and because I love you, I will give men in exchange for you and nations in place of your life.
He redeems from death
Psalm 49:15 See also Job 5:20, Job 19:25–26; Hosea 13:14
But God will redeem my life from Sheol, for He will surely take me to Himself. Selah
His redemption is associated with his holiness
Isaiah 41:14 See also Isaiah 43:14, Isaiah 47:4, Isaiah 48:17, Isaiah 49:7, Isaiah 54:5
Do not fear, O Jacob, you worm, O few men of Israel. I will help you,” declares the LORD. “Your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel.
He redeems by his mighty arm
Luke 1:51 See also Deuteronomy 11:2; Psalm 89:10, Psalm 77:15; Isaiah 62:8
He has performed mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered those who are proud in the thoughts of their hearts.
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Dictionary of Bible Themes © 1999 Martin Manser, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Bible Aquifer. Formatted for this site, with Scripture from the Berean Standard Bible.