In our last visit we discovered an error in the use of the word redeemed in Ephesians 4 verse 30, it is this that I want to explore further. Upon my looking it up the words of reference is the Strong's G629, but before getting into it lets see how it is being used beginning at verse 25 of chapter 4 through chapter 5 and verse 2, here's what it states using the old tired standard KJV:
"Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbor: for we are members one of another. Be not angry, and sin not: do not let the sun go down upon your wrath: neither give place to the devil. Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labor, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that is in need. Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace to the hearers. And grieve not the Holy Spirit of GOD, whereby we are sealed for the day of redemption (G629) [salvation G4991 or G4992]. Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamor, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: and be kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as GOD for Christ's sake has forgiven you. Be therefore followers of GOD, as dear children; And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us, and has given Himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to GOD for a sweet smelling savor."
Now before I get into this study I must tell you that I took my concern to Father by asking of Him a clear and concise meaning of the word used by the translators. Now know this I deed not go to Elohiym but the Father, what I mean is this when we live as One in the LORD, He is Jesus, Father, Master, vine, branch, husbandmen and savior. In the OT, He was Jehovah and all the titles that represented Him as we saw in the beginning of this blog. So when we address Him as Father we are addressing Jesus, Jehovah, the Holy Spirit and more.
Okay, now for "redemption (G629, G3084), redeemed (G1805), redeem (G1805, G3084).
Now for the Strong's meanings of G629: apolutrōsis ap-ol-oo'-tro-sis From a compound of G575 [apo apo' A primary particle; “off”, that is, away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literally or figuratively): - (X here-) after, ago, at, because of, before, by (the space of), for (-th), from, in, (out) of, off, (up-) on (-ce), since, with. In composition (as a prefix) it usually denotes separation, departure, cessation, completion, reversal, etc.] and G3083 [lutron loo'-tron From G3089 [luō loo'-o A primary verb; to “loosen” (literally or figuratively): - break (up), destroy, dissolve, (un-) loose, melt, put off.]; something to loosen with, that is, a redemption price (figuratively atonement): - ransom.]; (the act) ransom in full, that is, (figuratively) riddance, or (specifically) Christian salvation: - deliverance, redemption.
Next is G1805 redeemed: exagorazō ex-ag-or-ad'-zo From G1537 [ek ex ek, ex A primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence motion or action proceeds), from, out (of place, time or cause; literally or figuratively; direct or remote): - after, among, X are, at betwixt (-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for (-th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, . . . ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with (-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion.] and G59 [agorazō ag-or-ad'-zo From G58 {agora ag-or-ah' From ἀγείρω “ageiro” (to gather; probably akin to G1453); properly the town square (as a place of public resort); by implication a market or thoroughfare: - market (-place), street.}; properly to go to market, that is, (by implication) to purchase; specifically to redeem: - buy, redeem.]; to buy up, that is, ransom; figuratively to rescue from loss (improve opportunity): - redeem.
Now G3084 redeem: lutroō loo-tro'-o From G3083 [lutron loo'-tron From G3089 {luō loo'-o A primary verb; to “loosen” (literally or figuratively): - break (up), destroy, dissolve, (un-) loose, melt, put off. Compare G4486.}; something to loosen with, that is, a redemption price (figuratively atonement): - ransom.]; to ransom (literally or figuratively): - redeem.
Now it is my belief that this releasing has to do with the mote or beam and the bondage's of sin's influence through the agent of man's religions of which there is about 4200 different systems and kinds, that a lot of idolatry. For we are admonished to have no other gods before Him and to love our neighbors as we love ourselves. These were the two great themes of Jesus. Have I cleared the air or have I left you in a fog?
G3084 is the destroyer or the dis-solver of the beam and religion's harmful effects on the mind.
G1805 has do with our being returned to our origin of Genesis 2.
G629 has to do with completion and the reversal of our image and likeness within us all.
But none of these has to do with Salvation....the snatching away, by a shout of the LORD.
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