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RANSOMED

Dictionary entry overview: What does ransomed mean?

• RANSOMED (adjective)
The adjective RANSOMED has 2 senses:

1. saved from the bondage of sin
2. reclaimed by payment of a ransom

Familiarity information: RANSOMED used as an adjective is rare.

Dictionary entry details

• RANSOMED (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Saved from the bondage of sin

Synonyms:

ransomed; redeemed

Similar:

saved (rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin)

Domain category:

Christian religion; Christianity (a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior)

Sense 2

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Meaning:

Reclaimed by payment of a ransom

Similar:

saved (rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin)

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