Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.
General references
Bible References
General references
Proverbs 21:18
The wicked are a ransom for the righteous and the unfaithful for the upright.
Esther 7:9
Then Harbonah, one of the court officials waiting before the king, said: See, the pillar fifty cubits high, which Haman made for Mordecai, who said a good word for the king, is still in its place near Haman's house. Then the king said: Put him to death by hanging him on it.
Isaiah 43:3
I AM JEHOVAH YOUR GOD, THE HOLY ONE OF ISRAEL, YOUR SAVIOR. Egypt is the ransom I exchanged for you. Sudan and Seba are the price I paid for you.
Daniel 6:23
The king was very happy. He commanded that they take Daniel out of the den. So Daniel was taken out of the den, and no manner of hurt was found on him, because he trusted in his God.