Meaning of REDEEMER
| Pronunciation: | | ri'deemur
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- [n] someone who redeems or buys back (promissory notes or merchandise or commercial paper etc.)
- [n] a prophet of the first century; to Christians he was both God and man--the Messiah sent to save the human race from the sin it inherited through the Fall of Man (circa 8 BC - 29 AD)
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| | Synonyms: | | Christ, Deliverer, Good Shepherd, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Jesus of Nazareth, Savior, Saviour |
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| | See Also: | | Hebrew, Israelite, Jew, Logos, money dealer, money handler, prophet, Son, Word | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Re*deem"er\ (r?*d?m"?r), n.
1. One who redeems.
2. Specifically, the Savior of the world, Jesus Christ.
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| Easton Bible Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | Heb. goel; i.e., one charged with the duty of restoring the rights of another and avenging his wrongs (Lev. 25:48, 49; Num. 5:8; Ruth 4:1; Job 19:25; Ps. 19:14; 78:35, etc.). This title is peculiarly applied to Christ. He redeems us from all evil by the payment of a ransom (q.v.). (See REDEMPTION.) |
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