ἐξαγοράζω exagorázō
Meaning
to buy up, i.e. ransom; figuratively, to rescue from loss (improve opportunity)
In the King James Version: redeem
Derivation: from G1537 (ἐκ) and G59 (ἀγοράζω);
Where it is used
- Galatians 3:13 Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us. For it is written: “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.”
- Galatians 4:5 to redeem those under the law, that we might receive our adoption as sons.
- Ephesians 5:16 redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
- Colossians 4:5 Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time.