redeemer
Americannoun
Usage
What does redeemer mean? A redeemer is a person who redeems, meaning someone who repays, recovers, saves, or exchanges something for something else. In Christianity, the term is used to refer to Jesus Christ, especially when capitalized as Redeemer.Redeem is usually used in the context of financial transactions, such as redeeming (paying off) a mortgage or redeeming a coupon. Christians call Jesus the Redeemer because he is said to have brought them redemption from sin, meaning he saved or rescued them from it.Example: Today’s sermon will focus on Jesus Christ as our Redeemer.
Etymology
Origin of redeemer
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; redeem, -er 1
Example Sentences
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A little over a week ago, as Martin O'Neill, the great redeemer, exited the club in a fanfare of gratitude and optimism, Robinson would have to face a team content in its own skin again.
From BBC
There was no guarantee that they'd have been getting the hot property of 2021, the great redeemer who, eventually, stopped Celtic in their tracks.
From BBC
The club, it seemed, had their great redeemer.
From BBC
After a revolutionary announces himself the Madhi, or the redeemer, a war breaks out in 19th-century Sudan over the legitimacy of his messianic claim.
From New York Times
Grant this, we beseech thee, O merciful Father, through Jesus Christ, our mediator and redeemer.
From BBC
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