'Redeemer' definitions:
Definition of 'Redeemer'
From: WordNet
noun
A teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29) [syn: Jesus, Jesus of Nazareth, the Nazarene, Jesus Christ, Christ, Savior, Saviour, Good Shepherd, Redeemer, Deliverer]
noun
Someone who redeems or buys back (promissory notes or merchandise or commercial paper etc.)
Definition of 'Redeemer'
From: GCIDE
- Redeemer \Re*deem"er\ (r?*d?m"?r), n.
- 1. One who redeems. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Specifically, the Savior of the world, Jesus Christ. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Redeemer'
From: Easton
- Redeemer Heb. goel; i.e., one charged with the duty of restoring the rights of another and avenging his wrongs (Lev. 25:48, 49; Num. 5:8; Ruth 4:1; Job 19:25; Ps. 19:14; 78:35, etc.). This title is peculiarly applied to Christ. He redeems us from all evil by the payment of a ransom (q.v.). (See REDEMPTION.)