Redemption means to buy back or set free by paying a ransom. In the Bible, it refers to God purchasing our freedom from sin and death through the precious blood of Jesus Christ. We were slaves to sin, but Christ paid the price we could never afford.
"In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace."
"Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot."
"In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins."
"Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus."
"Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree."
"Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works."
"Let Israel hope in the Lord: for with the Lord there is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption."
"I have blotted out, as a thick cloud, thy transgressions, and, as a cloud, thy sins: return unto me; for I have redeemed thee."
"And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body."
"Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us."
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You were bought at a price—not with gold or silver, but with the priceless blood of Jesus. Redemption means you are no longer defined by your past, your failures, or your chains. You belong to God, and He paid everything to prove it.
Thank You, Jesus, for redeeming me with Your own blood. I was lost, and You found me. I was enslaved, and You freed me. Help me live as someone who has been bought at infinite cost—with purpose, gratitude, and holiness. Amen.
Redemption is deliverance by the payment of a price. The Exodus gives Scripture's great Old Testament picture; the New Testament identifies Christ's blood as the price: “In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins” (Ephesians 1:7).
Biblical redemption reaches beyond private forgiveness. Romans 8 describes creation awaiting deliverance, and Revelation pictures a redeemed people from every kindred and nation. Christ restores sinners to God now and will finally renew what sin has broken.
Redemption in the Bible means being bought back or set free through the payment of a ransom. Spiritually, it refers to Christ purchasing our freedom from sin and death through His sacrificial death on the cross (Ephesians 1:7; 1 Peter 1:18-19).
Redemption focuses specifically on the price paid (Christ's blood) to free us from sin's bondage. Salvation is a broader term encompassing the entire work of God in rescuing us—including redemption, justification, sanctification, and glorification.
Redemption is deliverance by the payment of a price. The Exodus gives Scripture's great Old Testament picture; the New Testament identifies Christ's blood as the price: “In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins” (Ephesians 1:7).
Redemption means to buy back or set free by paying a ransom. In the Bible, it refers to God purchasing our freedom from sin and death through the precious blood of Jesus Christ. Key KJV passages include Ephesians 1:7, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Colossians 1:14.
Ephesians 1:7 is the passage most often turned to: "In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace." (KJV). 1 Peter 1:18-19 carries the same theme.
This page collects 10 King James Version verses about redemption, from Ephesians 1:7 through Hebrews 9:12, each quoted in full with its reference.
You were bought at a price—not with gold or silver, but with the priceless blood of Jesus. Redemption means you are no longer defined by your past, your failures, or your chains.
Yes. All of these KJV verses are included in the complete King James Bible PDF — a free download with no sign-up required.
You can download the full KJV Bible PDF with all 66 books and 1,189 chapters. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.
Yes. The download page includes a dedicated Book of Psalms KJV PDF section with all 150 Psalms, bookmarked by chapter.
Common questions people ask about this passage — answered with KJV scripture.
Salvation comes by grace through faith in Jesus Christ — not by works or human effort.
Read answerYes — the Bible teaches that God's grace is sufficient to forgive any sin when a person repents and believes in Christ.
Read answerThe Bible teaches that God freely forgives those who repent and that believers must forgive others as they have been forgiven — not seven times, but seventy times seven.
Read answerGrace is God's unmerited favor — His free gift of salvation and blessing that we cannot earn through our own efforts.
Read answerThe Bible warns that pride is the root of many sins, leading to destruction and separation from God, while humility is the path to grace and honor.
Read answerThe blood of Jesus is the means of atonement, cleansing, and redemption — the central reality of the Christian faith.
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