פָּדָה
pa.dah (H6299)
to ransom
AI Word Study
The Hebrew word "pa.dah" (H6299) is a verb that means "to ransom." In the context of commerce and wealth, it implies the act of paying a price to secure the release of someone or something. This concept is essential in understanding the economic and social dynamics of ancient societies, where people and goods were often bought and sold. The word "pa.dah" appears 59 times in the Bible, indicating its significance in various contexts. It is used to describe the payment of a bride price, the redemption of property, and the purchase of freedom from slavery. This verb highlights the value placed on human life and the importance of economic transactions in ancient cultures. The frequency and range of usage for "pa.dah" demonstrate its relevance to everyday life in ancient societies. It underscores the idea that economic transactions were not just about exchange, but also about the value and dignity of individuals and their possessions.
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Every firstborn of a donkey you shall redeem with a lamb; and if you will not redeem it, then you shall break its neck; and you shall redeem all the firstborn of man among your sons.
When Pharaoh stubbornly refused to let us go, Yahweh killed all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both the firstborn of man, and the firstborn of livestock. Therefore I sacrifice to Yahweh all that opens the womb, being males; but all the firstborn of my sons I redeem.’
If she doesn’t please her master, who has married her to himself, then he shall let her be redeemed. He shall have no right to sell her to a foreign people, since he has dealt deceitfully with her.
You shall redeem the firstborn of a donkey with a lamb. If you will not redeem it, then you shall break its neck. You shall redeem all the firstborn of your sons. No one shall appear before me empty.
“ ‘If a man lies carnally with a woman who is a slave girl, pledged to be married to another man, and not ransomed or given her freedom; they shall be punished. They shall not be put to death, because she was not free.
If it is an unclean animal, then he shall buy it back according to your valuation, and shall add to it the fifth part of it; or if it isn’t redeemed, then it shall be sold according to your valuation.
“ ‘No one devoted to destruction, who shall be devoted from among men, shall be ransomed. He shall surely be put to death.
Everything that opens the womb, of all flesh which they offer to Yahweh, both of man and animal, shall be yours. Nevertheless, you shall surely redeem the firstborn of man, and you shall redeem the firstborn of unclean animals.
You shall redeem those who are to be redeemed of them from a month old, according to your estimation, for five shekels of money, according to the shekel of the sanctuary, which weighs twenty gerahs.
“But you shall not redeem the firstborn of a cow, or the firstborn of a sheep, or the firstborn of a goat. They are holy. You shall sprinkle their blood on the altar, and shall burn their fat for an offering made by fire, for a pleasant aroma to Yahweh.
but because Yahweh loves you, and because he desires to keep the oath which he swore to your fathers, Yahweh has brought you out with a mighty hand and redeemed you out of the house of bondage, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt.
I prayed to Yahweh, and said, “Lord Yahweh, don’t destroy your people and your inheritance that you have redeemed through your greatness, that you have brought out of Egypt with a mighty hand.
That prophet, or that dreamer of dreams, shall be put to death, because he has spoken rebellion against Yahweh your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt and redeemed you out of the house of bondage, to draw you aside out of the way which Yahweh your God commanded you to walk in. So you shall remove the evil from among you.
You shall remember that you were a slave in the land of Egypt, and Yahweh your God redeemed you. Therefore I command you this thing today.
Forgive, Yahweh, your people Israel, whom you have redeemed, and don’t allow innocent blood among your people Israel.” The blood shall be forgiven them.
but you shall remember that you were a slave in Egypt, and Yahweh your God redeemed you there. Therefore I command you to do this thing.
The people said to Saul, “Shall Jonathan die, who has worked this great salvation in Israel? Far from it! As Yahweh lives, there shall not one hair of his head fall to the ground; for he has worked with God today!” So the people rescued Jonathan, that he didn’t die.
David answered Rechab and Baanah his brother, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, and said to them, “As Yahweh lives, who has redeemed my soul out of all adversity,
What one nation in the earth is like your people, even like Israel, whom God went to redeem to himself for a people, and to make himself a name, and to do great things for you, and awesome things for your land, before your people, whom you redeemed to yourself out of Egypt, from the nations and their gods?
The king swore, and said, “As Yahweh lives, who has redeemed my soul out of all adversity,
What one nation in the earth is like your people Israel, whom God went to redeem to himself for a people, to make you a name by great and awesome things, in driving out nations from before your people, whom you redeem out of Egypt?
“Now these are your servants and your people, whom you have redeemed by your great power, and by your strong hand.
In famine he will redeem you from death; in war, from the power of the sword.
or, ‘Deliver me from the adversary’s hand?’ or, ‘Redeem me from the hand of the oppressors?’
He has redeemed my soul from going into the pit. My life will see the light.’
But as for me, I will walk in my integrity. Redeem me, and be merciful to me.
Yahweh redeems the soul of his servants. None of those who take refuge in him shall be condemned.
Rise up to help us. Redeem us for your loving kindness’ sake.
none of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give God a ransom for him.
But God will redeem my soul from the power of Sheol, for he will receive me.
He has redeemed my soul in peace from the battle that was against me, although there are many who oppose me.
Draw near to my soul and redeem it. Ransom me because of my enemies.
My lips shall shout for joy! My soul, which you have redeemed, sings praises to you!
They didn’t remember his hand, nor the day when he redeemed them from the adversary;
Redeem me from the oppression of man, so I will observe your precepts.
He will redeem Israel from all their sins.
Zion shall be redeemed with justice, and her converts with righteousness.
Therefore Yahweh, who redeemed Abraham, says concerning the house of Jacob: “Jacob shall no longer be ashamed, neither shall his face grow pale.
Then Yahweh’s ransomed ones will return, and come with singing to Zion; and everlasting joy will be on their heads. They will obtain gladness and joy, and sorrow and sighing will flee away.”
Those ransomed by Yahweh will return, and come with singing to Zion. Everlasting joy shall be on their heads. They will obtain gladness and joy. Sorrow and sighing shall flee away.
“I will deliver you out of the hand of the wicked, and I will redeem you out of the hand of the terrible.”
For Yahweh has ransomed Jacob, and redeemed him from the hand of him who was stronger than he.
Woe to them! For they have wandered from me. Destruction to them! For they have trespassed against me. Though I would redeem them, yet they have spoken lies against me.
I will ransom them from the power of Sheol. I will redeem them from death! Death, where are your plagues? Sheol, where is your destruction? “Compassion will be hidden from my eyes.
For I brought you up out of the land of Egypt, and redeemed you out of the house of bondage. I sent before you Moses, Aaron, and Miriam.
I will signal for them, and gather them; for I have redeemed them; and they will increase as they have increased.