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Old Testament Redemption Essay

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In order to prepare an evaluation of the similarities between Old Testament (OT) and New Testament (NT) redemption I believe it would be appropriate to first start with the definition of redemption. Redemption defined by The Lexham Bible Dictionary is –
“The release of people, animals, or property from bondage through the payment of a price.
Old Testament Origins - The two Hebrew root words associated with redemption are
1. גָּאַל (ga'al), meaning “redeem” or “act as a kinsman-redeemer”
2. פָּדָה (padah), meaning “ransom” or “redeem”
One of the most miraculous acts of OT redemption refers to how God enabled Moses to bring the Israelites out of Egypt after 430 years (Ex 12:40 – English Standard Version or ESV) of bondage. Pharaoh’s heart was hard and he would not listen to God’s warnings. The price paid was very high for Pharaoh and the Egyptians. Losing all of their first born children and livestock proved to be too much. As a result Pharaoh finally decided to release the Israelites. The redemption of God’s chosen people came …show more content…

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