Bible Dictionary

Deliverance

the act of being rescued, freed, or released from danger, difficulty, or captivity

Quick Reference

Total Entries

116

Entry Position

29 of 116

Letter

D

Meaning

the act of being rescued, freed, or released from danger, difficulty, or captivity

Key Scriptures

  • Exodus 14
  • Psalm 34:17
  • Psalm 107
  • Colossians 1:13
  • 2 Corinthians 1:10

Also Called

rescue liberation release

Related Terms

Basic Meaning

Deliverance is the act of rescuing, freeing, or releasing someone from danger, captivity, hardship, or oppression.

The term may refer to physical, legal, social, or spiritual release.


Biblical Usage

Deliverance appears throughout Scripture in connection with rescue, protection, freedom, and preservation.

References occur in historical accounts, the Psalms, prophetic writings, and the New Testament.


  • Salvation
  • Redemption
  • Mercy

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Scriptures

  • Exodus 14
  • Psalm 34:17
  • Psalm 107
  • Colossians 1:13
  • 2 Corinthians 1:10

Related Terms

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