Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Ransom?

13 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Ransom in the Bible

Discover 13 Bible verses about ransom. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on ransom, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

13
Total Verses
11
Old Testament
2
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Ransom

  1. 1
    Exodus 21:30
    If there be laid on him a sum of money, then he shall give for the ransom of his life whatsoever is laid upon him.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Exodus 30:12
    When thou takest the sum of the children of Israel after their number, then shall they give every man a ransom for his soul unto the LORD, when thou numberest them; that there be no plague among them, when thou numberest them. their number: Heb. them that are to be numbered
    KJV
  3. 3
    Job 33:24
    Then he is gracious unto him, and saith, Deliver him from going down to the pit: I have found a ransom. a ransom: or, an atonement
    KJV
  4. 4
    Job 36:18
    Because there is wrath, beware lest he take thee away with his stroke: then a great ransom cannot deliver thee. deliver: Heb. turn thee aside
    KJV
  5. 5
    Psalms 49:7
    None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him:
    KJV
  6. 6
    Psalms 49:8
    (For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)
    KJV
  7. 7
    Proverbs 6:35
    He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts. He will: Heb. He will not accept the face of any ransom
    KJV
  8. 8
    Proverbs 13:8
    The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.
    KJV
  9. 9
    Isaiah 35:10
    And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.
    KJV
  10. 10
    Isaiah 51:10
    Art thou not it which hath dried the sea, the waters of the great deep; that hath made the depths of the sea a way for the ransomed to pass over?
    KJV

Subtopics of Ransom

Of a man' s life
FIGURATIVE
Figurative
Of a man's life

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Ransom? (11 Verses)

If there be laid on him a sum of money, then he shall give for the ransom of his life whatsoever is laid upon him.
When thou takest the sum of the children of Israel after their number, then shall they give every man a ransom for his soul unto the LORD, when thou numberest them; that there be no plague among them, when thou numberest them. their number: Heb. them that are to be numbered
Then he is gracious unto him, and saith, Deliver him from going down to the pit: I have found a ransom. a ransom: or, an atonement
Because there is wrath, beware lest he take thee away with his stroke: then a great ransom cannot deliver thee. deliver: Heb. turn thee aside
None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him:
(For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)
He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts. He will: Heb. He will not accept the face of any ransom
The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.
And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.
Art thou not it which hath dried the sea, the waters of the great deep; that hath made the depths of the sea a way for the ransomed to pass over?
I will ransom them from the power of the grave; I will redeem them from death: O death, I will be thy plagues; O grave, I will be thy destruction: repentance shall be hid from mine eyes. power: Heb. hand

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Ransom? (2 Verses)

Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time. to: or, a testimony

How to Study What the Bible Says About Ransom

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about ransom. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about ransom and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about ransom is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on ransom needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about ransom with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about ransom, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about ransom?
Discover 13 Bible verses about ransom. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on ransom, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 13 key verses about ransom spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about ransom are there?
There are 13 key Bible verses about ransom compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about ransom?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about ransom is Exodus 21:30 — "If there be laid on him a sum of money, then he shall give for the ransom of his life whatsoever is laid upon him."
Where in the Bible does it talk about ransom?
Ransom is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 13 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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