Jump to: Topical • Webster's • Concordance • Thesaurus • Greek • Hebrew • Library • Subtopics • Terms Topical Encyclopedia Deliverance is a central theme in the Bible, representing God's intervention to rescue His people from peril, bondage, or sin. It is a multifaceted concept that encompasses physical, spiritual, and eternal aspects of salvation. Throughout Scripture, deliverance is portrayed as an act of divine grace and power, often involving a human agent or leader chosen by God to enact His will.Old Testament Context In the Old Testament, deliverance is frequently associated with God's covenant relationship with Israel. One of the most significant examples is the Exodus, where God delivers the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. This event is foundational, illustrating God's power and faithfulness. Exodus 14:13-14 states, "But Moses told the people, 'Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the LORD’s salvation, which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians you see today, you will never see again. The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.'" The Book of Judges provides numerous accounts of deliverance, where God raises up judges to rescue Israel from oppression. Judges 3:9 notes, "But when the Israelites cried out to the LORD, He raised up Othniel son of Kenaz, Caleb’s younger brother, as a deliverer to save them." Prophetic Deliverance The prophets often spoke of deliverance in terms of future hope and restoration. Isaiah 61:1 proclaims, "The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners." This passage, later quoted by Jesus in Luke 4:18, underscores the messianic expectation of deliverance. New Testament Fulfillment In the New Testament, deliverance takes on a more profound spiritual dimension through the person and work of Jesus Christ. Jesus is portrayed as the ultimate deliverer, freeing humanity from the bondage of sin and death. Colossians 1:13-14 affirms, "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." The deliverance offered by Christ is both immediate and eschatological. Believers experience spiritual freedom in the present and anticipate ultimate deliverance at His second coming. Romans 7:24-25 expresses this dual aspect: "What a wretched man I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death? Thanks be to God, through Jesus Christ our Lord!" Spiritual Warfare and Deliverance Deliverance is also a key concept in spiritual warfare, where believers are called to stand firm against the forces of evil. Ephesians 6:10-11 instructs, "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes." Prayer and faith are vital components in seeking deliverance from spiritual oppression. Practical Implications For Christians, deliverance is not only a historical or theological concept but also a practical reality. It involves trusting in God's power to save and transform lives. Psalm 34:17 assures, "The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles." Believers are encouraged to seek God's deliverance in times of trouble, relying on His promises and faithfulness. Deliverance, therefore, is a testament to God's love and sovereignty, demonstrating His desire to redeem and restore His creation. It is a recurring theme that invites believers to experience the freedom and hope found in a relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Topical Bible Verses Luke 4:18The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, Topicalbible.org Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (n.) The act of delivering or freeing from restraint, captivity, peril, and the like; rescue; as, the deliverance of a captive.2. (n.) Act of bringing forth children. 3. (n.) Act of speaking; utterance. 4. (n.) The state of being delivered, or freed from restraint. 5. (n.) Anything delivered or communicated; esp., an opinion or decision expressed publicly. 6. (n.) Any fact or truth which is decisively attested or intuitively known as a psychological or philosophical datum; as, the deliverance of consciousness. Greek 4991. soteria -- deliverance, salvation ... deliverance, salvation. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: soteria Phonetic Spelling: (so-tay-ree'-ah) Short Definition: deliverance, salvation ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4991.htm - 7k 629. apolutrosis -- a release effected by payment of ransom 859. aphesis -- dismissal, release, fig. pardon 3085. lutrosis -- a ransoming, a redemption 5486. charisma -- a gift of grace, a free gift 1807. exaireo -- to take out, to deliver Strong's Hebrew 2020. hatstsalah -- deliverance... 2019, 2020. hatstsalah. 2021 . deliverance. Transliteration: hatstsalah Phonetic Spelling: (hats-tsaw-law') Short Definition: deliverance. ... /hebrew/2020.htm - 6k 8668. teshuah -- deliverance, salvation 6405. pallet -- deliverance 467. Eliphelet -- "God is deliverance," the name of several ... 6409. Paltiel -- "deliverance of God," two Israelites 3468. yesha -- deliverance, rescue, salvation, safety, welfare 4337. Mesha -- "deliverance," a son of Caleb 4338. Mesha -- "deliverance," king of Moab 3444. yeshuah -- salvation 6413. peletah -- an escape Library A Song of Deliverance A Song of Deliverance A Stanza of Deliverance Dilemma and Deliverance Peter's Deliverance from Prison Psalm 53. 4-6. victory and Deliverance from Persecution. Deliverance from Assyria The General Deliverance Thanksgiving for Deliverance from the Cholera. Psalm 126:1. LM Surprising Deliverance. Thesaurus Deliverance (86 Occurrences)... 1. (n.) The act of delivering or freeing from restraint, captivity, peril, and the like; rescue; as, the deliverance of a captive. ...Deliverance (86 Occurrences). ... /d/deliverance.htm - 31k Redeemer (42 Occurrences) Redemption (46 Occurrences) Enlargement (7 Occurrences) Jabesh-gilead (12 Occurrences) Help (1694 Occurrences) Jehovah (20094 Occurrences) Servant (738 Occurrences) Judith (1 Occurrence) Yahweh (6653 Occurrences) Resources What does the Bible say about deliverance? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is deliverance ministry, and is it biblical? | GotQuestions.org How much emphasis should be given to demonic deliverance in the Christian life? | GotQuestions.org Deliverance: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Deliverance (86 Occurrences)Luke 1:69 Luke 1:71 Luke 1:77 Luke 2:38 Luke 4:18 Luke 21:28 Acts 7:25 Romans 3:24 Romans 8:23 Romans 10:12 1 Corinthians 1:30 Ephesians 1:7 Philippians 1:19 Colossians 2:8 2 Thessalonians 3:6 Hebrews 11:35 Genesis 45:7 Exodus 14:13 Judges 13:5 Judges 15:18 1 Samuel 2:1 1 Samuel 11:9 1 Samuel 11:13 1 Samuel 14:45 1 Samuel 19:5 2 Samuel 22:51 2 Samuel 23:10 2 Samuel 23:12 2 Kings 5:1 2 Kings 13:17 1 Chronicles 4:10 1 Chronicles 11:14 2 Chronicles 12:7 2 Chronicles 20:17 Ezra 9:13 Esther 4:14 Job 6:13 Job 10:7 Job 13:16 Psalms 3:2 Psalms 3:8 Psalms 9:14 Psalms 14:7 Psalms 18:50 Psalms 22:1 Psalms 22:31 Psalms 32:7 Psalms 33:17 Psalms 35:3 Psalms 35:9 Psalms 40:9 Psalms 44:4 Psalms 51:14 Psalms 53:6 Psalms 60:11 Psalms 62:7 Psalms 65:5 Psalms 68:20 Psalms 72:4 Psalms 74:12 Psalms 78:22 Psalms 80:2 Psalms 108:12 Psalms 111:9 Psalms 144:10 Psalms 146:3 Proverbs 11:14 Proverbs 21:31 Proverbs 24:6 Isaiah 20:6 Isaiah 26:18 Isaiah 46:12 Isaiah 46:13 Isaiah 51:1 Isaiah 51:5 Isaiah 51:6 Isaiah 51:8 Isaiah 56:1 Isaiah 59:11 Jeremiah 11:12 Joel 2:32 Obadiah 1:17 Jonah 2:9 Jonah 4:6 Micah 7:9 Habakkuk 3:13 Subtopics Select Readings: The Deliverance of the Israelites from Pharaoh Related Terms Loving-kindness (150 Occurrences) |