Quotes about Ransom
Being born he have himself as our Companion, Eating with us he gave himself as Food, Dying He became our Ransom, Reigning he gives himself as our Reward
- St. Thomas Aquinas
No person set apart for destruction may be ransomed; he must surely be put to death.
- Leviticus 27:29
You are not to accept a ransom for the life of a murderer who deserves to die; he must surely be put to death.
- Numbers 35:31
Nor should you accept a ransom for the person who flees to a city of refuge and allow him to return and live on his own land before the death of the high priest.
- Numbers 35:32
to be gracious to him and say, ‘Spare him from going down to the Pit; I have found his ransom,’
- Job 33:24
No man can possibly redeem his brother or pay his ransom to God.
- Psalm 49:7
For the redemption of his soul is costly, and never can payment suffice,
- Psalm 49:8
Draw near to my soul and redeem me; ransom me because of my foes.
- Psalm 69:18
He will not be appeased by any ransom, or persuaded by lavish gifts.
- Proverbs 6:35
Riches may ransom a man’s life, but a poor man hears no threat.
- Proverbs 13:8
The wicked become a ransom for the righteous, and the faithless for the upright.
- Proverbs 21:18
For I am the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior; I give Egypt for your ransom, Cush and Seba in your place.
- Isaiah 43:3