deliver, deliverer, deliverance, delivered

Definition

To “deliver” someone means to rescue that person. The term “deliverer” refers to someone who rescues or frees people from slavery, oppression, or other dangers. The term “deliverance” refers to what happens when someone rescues or frees people from slavery, oppression, or other dangers.

• In the Old Testament, God appointed deliverers to protect the Israelites by leading them in battle against other people groups who came to attack them.
• These deliverers were also called “judges” and the Old Testament book of Judges records the time in history when these judges were governing Israel.
• God is also called a “deliverer.” Throughout the history of Israel, he delivered or rescued his people from their enemies.

Translation Suggestions

• In the context of helping people escape from their enemies, the term “deliver” can be translated as “rescue” or “liberate” or “save.”
• When the term “deliverer” refers to the judges who led Israel, it could also be translated as “judge” or “leader.”

(See also: judge, save)

Bible References

• 2 Corinthians 1:10
• Acts 7:35
• Galatians 1:4
• Judges 10:12

Examples from the Bible stories

• __16:3 Then God provided a deliverer__ who rescued them from their enemies and brought peace to the land.
• __16:16 They (Israel) finally asked God for help again, and God sent them another deliverer__.
• __16:17 Over many years, God sent many deliverers__ who saved the Israelites from their enemies.

Word Data

• Strong’s: H1350, H2020, H2502, H3205, H3444, H3467, H4042, H4422, H4672, H5337, H5414, H5462, H6299, H6403, H6413, H6475, H6561, H7725, H7804, H8199, G03250, G05250, G06290, G10800, G13250, G15600, G16590, G18070, G19290, G26730, G30860, G38600, G45060, G49910, G50880, G54830