6722 redemption, in OT
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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

His redemption guarantees security

Isaiah 43:1-4 See also Isaiah 44:21-28; Isaiah 48:20; Isaiah 49:7,22-26; Isaiah 52:9-12

He redeems from death

Psalm 49:15 See also Job 5:20; Job 19:25-26; Hosea 13:14

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

He redeems by his mighty arm

Luke 1:51 See also Deuteronomy 11:2; Psalm 89:10; Psalm 77:15; Isaiah 62:8

See also

1065  God, holiness of
1105  God, power of
1315  God as redeemer
1320  God as Saviour
1680  types
6634  deliverance
6658  freedom
6738  rescue
7215  exile, the
7221  exodus, the
7446  slavery



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