"For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many."
Biblical Name · English Origin
Ransom Meaning in the Bible
Ransom
boy
Ransom means "Redemption; Release payment", a boy's name of English origin. Ransom appears in the King James Bible, and Mark 10:45 is the passage most often tied to it. Ransom is the price of freedom — Christ's life given for many, the costliest love the universe has ever known.
Is Ransom in the Bible?
Yes — Ransom appears in the King James Bible, including Mark 10:45.
Pronunciation:/RAN-sum/
OriginEnglish
MeaningRedemption; Release payment
What does Ransom mean?
Ransom is a boy name of English origin meaning "Redemption; Release payment". Ransom is the price paid for freedom — and Christ is the ultimate ransom. 'The Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.' Ransom speaks of costly love.
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What does Ransom mean in the Bible?
Ransom means "Redemption; Release payment" and is a name of English origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Ransom is the price paid for freedom — and Christ is the ultimate ransom. 'The Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.' Ransom speaks of costly love.
Where does Ransom appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Ransom is connected to 2 key passages in the King James Bible, beginning with Mark 10:45. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time."
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Which books of the Bible mention Ransom?
Ransom is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Ransom?
Ransom is the price of freedom — Christ's life given for many, the costliest love the universe has ever known.
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Redemption (ἀπολύτρωσις (Apolytrōsis))
The act of buying back; liberation through payment of a ransom
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Ransom name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Ransom appears in the King James Bible, including Mark 10:45.
Ransom means "Redemption; Release payment." It is an English name. The King James Bible uses it in Mark 10:45, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
English. Ransom comes into English from English and carries the sense "Redemption; Release payment." It appears in the King James Bible, including Mark 10:45.
Common questions about the name Ransom
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Ransom?
You can read every verse where Ransom appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.