 3 definitions found
From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:
Redeemer
noun
1: a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in
Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for
Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29) [syn: {Jesus}, {Jesus
of Nazareth}, {the Nazarene}, {Jesus Christ}, {Christ},
{Savior}, {Saviour}, {Good Shepherd}, {Deliverer}]
2: someone who redeems or buys back (promissory notes or
merchandise or commercial paper etc.)
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
Redeemer \Re*deem"er\ (r?*d?m"?r), noun
1. One who redeems.
2. Specifically, the Savior of the world, Jesus Christ.
From Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary [easton]:
Redeemer
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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