Thematic Bible: Of a man's life
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Ransom » Of a man's life
Shall I ransom them from the power of Sheol (the place of the dead)?
Shall I redeem them from death?
O Sheol, where is your sting?
Compassion is hidden from My eyes [because of their failure to repent].
If a ransom is demanded of him [in return for his life], then he shall give whatever is demanded for the redemption of his life.
“When you take the census of the Israelites, each one shall give a ransom for himself to the Lord when you count them, so that no plague will come on them when you number them.
“Do not let wrath entice you into scoffing;
And do not let the greatness and the extent of the ransom turn you aside.
None of them can by any means redeem [either himself or] his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him -- " For the ransom of a life is too costly, and [the price one can pay] can never suffice -- "
He will not accept any ransom [offered to buy him off from demanding full punishment];
Nor will he be satisfied though you offer him many gifts (bribes).
The ransom for a man’s life is his wealth,
But the poor man does not even have to listen to a rebuke or threats [from the envious].
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