The meaning of “פָּדָה”
Understanding pâdâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
[idiom] at all, deliver, [idiom] by any means, ransom, (that are to be, let be) redeem(-ed), rescue, [idiom] surely. - t...
פָּדָה
[idiom] at all, deliver, [idiom] by any means, ransom, (that are to be, let be) redeem(-ed), rescue, [idiom] surely. - to sever, i.e. ransom - gener. to release, preserve 1) to ransom, redeem, rescue, deliver 1a) (Qal) to ransom 1b) (Niphal) to be ransomed 1c) (Hiphil) to allow one to be ransomed 1d) (Hophal) redeemed
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 21:8 | “If she please not her master, who hath betrothed her to himself, then shall he let her be redeemed: to sell her unto a strange nation he shall have no power, seeing he hath dealt deceitfully with her.” Word: פָּדָה (pâdâh) | |
| Deuteronomy 15:15 | “And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in the land of Egypt, and the Lord thy God redeemed thee: therefore I command thee this thing to day.” Word: פָּדָה (pâdâh) | |
| 1 Kings 1:29 | “And the king sware, and said, As the Lord liveth, that hath redeemed my soul out of all distress,” Word: פָּדָה (pâdâh) | |
| Job 6:23 | “Or, Deliver me from the enemy’s hand? or, Redeem me from the hand of the mighty?” Word: פָּדָה (pâdâh) | |
| Jeremiah 31:11 | “For the Lord hath redeemed Jacob, and ransomed him from the hand of him that was stronger than he.” Word: פָּדָה (pâdâh) |
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Theological Word Study: Redeem
Old Testament Usage
Meaning: To redeem, act as kinsman-redeemer
The Hebrew gaal (גָּאַל) means to redeem or act as kinsman-redeemer (go'el)—buying back family property or relatives. It foreshadows Christ redeeming His people through His blood.
New Testament Usage
Meaning: To redeem, ransom
The Greek lutroo (λυτρόω) means to redeem or ransom—purchasing freedom by paying a price. Christ redeemed us 'with the precious blood' (1 Peter 1:18-19), the ransom for sin.