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Definition or meaning of the English word Re-demption
The act of redeeming; or the state of being redeemed; repurchase; ransom; release; rescue; deliverance; as; the redemption of prisoners taken in war; the redemption of a ship and cargo. (n.).
The liberation of an estate from a mortgage; or the taking back of property mortgaged; upon performance of the terms or conditions on which it was conveyed; also; the right of redeeming and reentering upon an estate mortgaged. See Equity of redemption; un (n.).
Performance of the obligation stated in a note; bill; bond; or other evidence of debt; by making payment to the holder. (n.).
The procuring of God's favor by the sufferings and death of Christ; the ransom or deliverance of sinners from the bondage of sin and the penalties of God's violated law. (n.).
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