redeemer

One who buys back a property or house that has been sold; or, a relative who buys back a family member who has fallen into slavery (Lev 25:25-34; Lev 25:47-55). In the OT, the term is applied in its latter meaning to God (Job 19:25; Ps 19:14; Ps 78:35; Prov 23:11; Isa 41:14; Isa 43:14; Isa 54:5; Isa 60:16; Jer 50:34). It is never used of Jesus Christ, although the term “redemption” is applied to him (1Cor 1:30).