The term "redeemeth" is an archaic form of the verb "redeem," which is frequently used in the Bible to describe the act of deliverance or salvation, often by paying a price. In the biblical context, it signifies God's intervention to rescue His people from bondage, sin, or danger, and it is a central theme throughout both the Old and New Testaments.

Old Testament Context

In the Old Testament, the concept of redemption is closely tied to the Hebrew word "ga'al," which means to redeem, act as a kinsman-redeemer, or avenge. This is vividly illustrated in the Book of Ruth, where Boaz acts as a kinsman-redeemer for Ruth, symbolizing God's redemptive work for His people. The role of the kinsman-redeemer was to protect the interests of needy family members, reflecting God's covenantal faithfulness to Israel.

One of the most significant examples of redemption in the Old Testament is the Exodus, where God redeems the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. In Exodus 6:6 , God declares, "Therefore tell the Israelites: I am the LORD, and I will bring you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians. I will free you from being slaves to them, and I will redeem you with an outstretched arm and with mighty acts of judgment."

The Psalms also frequently speak of God's redemptive power. Psalm 103:4 states, "He who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with loving devotion and compassion." Here, redemption is portrayed as God's saving action that rescues individuals from peril and bestows upon them His steadfast love.

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, the concept of redemption is expanded and fulfilled in the person and work of Jesus Christ. The Greek word "apolutrōsis" is often used, meaning release or redemption. Jesus is portrayed as the ultimate Redeemer who delivers humanity from the bondage of sin and death through His sacrificial death and resurrection.

Ephesians 1:7 declares, "In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace." This verse highlights the cost of redemption—Christ's blood—and the grace that accompanies it, emphasizing that redemption is a gift from God, not earned by human effort.

The Apostle Paul further elaborates on this in Galatians 3:13 : "Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: 'Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.'" Here, Paul underscores the substitutionary nature of Christ's redemptive work, where Jesus takes upon Himself the curse deserved by sinners.

Theological Significance

Theologically, redemption is integral to the understanding of salvation. It encompasses deliverance from sin, reconciliation with God, and the promise of eternal life. Redemption is not merely a past event but has present and future implications for believers. It assures them of their identity in Christ and their hope of ultimate restoration.

The concept of "redeemeth" thus encapsulates the ongoing and completed work of God in Christ, who redeems His people, ensuring their freedom and eternal inheritance. This divine act of redemption is a testament to God's love, justice, and mercy, central to the Christian faith and the narrative of Scripture.

For the Word of God which Saveth and Redeemeth...
... [Way-2-97] For the Word of God which saveth and redeemeth? For the Word
of God which saveth and redeemeth, which giveth life and ...
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The Three Facts of Sin
... Who healeth all thy diseases; Who redeemeth thy life from destruction.""Psalm
103:3, 4. ... Who redeemeth thy life from destruction = the Power of Sin. ...
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Psalm CXLIV.
... 8. "Who giveth salvation to kings, who redeemeth David His servant" (ver.10). ... Whence
"redeemeth He David His servant"? Whence redeemeth He Christ? ...
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The Three Facts of Salvation
... Who healeth all thy diseases; Who redeemeth thy life from destruction.""Psalm
103:3, 4. ... 3. The Power of Sin""Who redeemeth thy life from destruction.". ...
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No Condemnation
... If you look at the previous clause, you will see that we must expect something more
than such a particular blessing as that:"'The Lord redeemeth the soul of ...
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Mercy and Pity in the Judgment of God.
... said: "Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His recompenses; who forgiveth
all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; who redeemeth thy life ...
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Psalm CIII.
... 5. "Who redeemeth thy life from corruption" (ver.4). Behold, "the body which is
corrupted, weigheth down the soul." [4659] The soul then hath life in a ...
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Psalm XLIX.
... friends. "Brother redeemeth not, [1625] shall man redeem?" (ver.7). Dost thou
expect that man shall redeem thee from the wrath to come? ...
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On the Words of the Gospel, John vi. 53, "Except Ye Eat the Flesh ...
... But as long as I am here, "the corruptible body presseth down the soul." Say then
also that which comes next, "Who redeemeth thy life from corruption." [3934 ...
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The Lord Hath Given us the Testament which Moses Received and ...
... have appointed Thee as a light to the nations, that Thou mightest be for salvation
even to the ends of the earth, saith the Lord God that redeemeth thee." [1652 ...
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Redeemeth (8 Occurrences)
...Redeemeth (8 Occurrences). ... (See JPS). Psalms 34:22 The LORD redeemeth the soul of
his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate. ...
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Redeemed (78 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 25:33 as to him who redeemeth from the Levites, both the sale of a house
and the city of his possession have gone out in the jubilee, for the houses ...
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Fraud (15 Occurrences)
... street. (YLT RSV). Psalms 72:14 From fraud and from violence he redeemeth
their soul, And precious is their blood in his eyes. (YLT). ...
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Trusting (45 Occurrences)
... compass him. (YLT). Psalms 34:22 Jehovah redeemeth the soul of His servants,
And none trusting in Him are desolate! (YLT). Psalms ...
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Redeeming (5 Occurrences)

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Redeemable (1 Occurrence)
... Leviticus 25:33 as to him who redeemeth from the Levites, both the sale of a house
and the city of his possession have gone out in the jubilee, for the houses ...
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Redeemest (2 Occurrences)

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Encompasseth (5 Occurrences)
... Psalms 103:4 Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; Who crowneth thee
with lovingkindness and tender mercies; (See JPS). Hosea ...
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Crowneth (1 Occurrence)
... Crowneth (1 Occurrence). Psalms 103:4 Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who
crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies; (KJV ASV DBY WBS). ...
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Sale (12 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 25:33 as to him who redeemeth from the Levites, both the sale of a house
and the city of his possession have gone out in the jubilee, for the houses ...
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