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What the Bible Says About Ransom

Overview

The Bible addresses ransom across 13 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Exodus, Job and Psalms. Closely related themes include Redemption, Riches, Atonement and Boasting.

Key Bible verses about ransom

Old Testament

In the Bible dictionary

Studying ransom for yourself

  • Begin with Exodus 21:30, then read the passages below in canonical order.
  • Compare how Exodus, Job and Psalms each treat the theme.
  • Widen the study to related themes: Redemption, Riches, Atonement and Boasting.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about ransom?

The Bible addresses ransom across 13 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Exodus, Job and Psalms. Closely related themes include Redemption, Riches, Atonement and Boasting.

How many Bible verses are about ransom?

The Bible references ransom in 13 verses (King James Version).

Where does the Bible first mention ransom?

In canonical order, the first of these passages 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.”

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