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Redeemer
Open directlyEaston's Bible Dictionary · 1897
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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Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828
Part of speech: noun (n.)
1. One who redeems.
2. Specifically, the Savior of the world, Jesus Christ.