Categories Bible Terms Bible Term: Ransom Post author By Peter DeHaan Post date February 3, 2014 The price paid to free someone from slavery, bondage, or kidnappers. Jesus ransomed us from a life of slavery to selfishness and godlessness. Ransom can also be used as a verb, which means the act of obtaining someone’s release. See redeem. Share this:EmailPrintTwitterFacebookLinkedIn Tags ransom By Peter DeHaan Peter writes about biblical Christianity to confront status quo religion and make a faith that matters. Learn more at https://peterdehaan.com. View Archive → ← Bible Term: Rabbi → Bible Term: Recompense