The word in Scripture

Redemption in the Bible

The word redemption appears 20 times in the King James Version of the Bible. Redemption is being bought back and set free at a price, the payment that releases a captive. And like every true word of Scripture, it finds its fullness in Jesus Christ.

What redemption means in the Bible

Redemption is being bought back and set free at a price, the payment that releases a captive.

Where the word redemption appears

Here are 8 of the passages where the word redemption appears, chosen from across the Scriptures, in the words of the King James Bible:

“He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name.”Psalms 111:9

“Let Israel hope in the LORD: for with the LORD there is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption.”Psalms 130:7

“And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.”Luke 21:28

“Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:”Romans 3:24

“And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.”Romans 8:23

“In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;”Ephesians 1:7

“And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.”Ephesians 4:30

“In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:”Colossians 1:14