All 6 Uses of
redeem
in
Jane Eyre
- I could go back and be his comforter — his pride; his redeemer from misery, perhaps from ruin.†
p. 369.8 *redeemer = someone who exchanges, converts, or pays off
- His, under such circumstances, is the destiny of the pioneer; and the first pioneers of the Gospel were the Apostles — their captain was Jesus, the Redeemer, Himself.†
p. 407.7
- I humbly entreat my Redeemer to give me strength to lead henceforth a purer life than I have done hitherto!†
p. 516.8
- True, reader; and I knew and felt this: and though I am a defective being, with many faults and few redeeming points, yet I never tired of Helen Burns; nor ever ceased to cherish for her a sentiment of attachment, as strong, tender, and respectful as any that ever animated my heart.†
p. 93.5
- No; they not only live, but reign and redeem: and without their divine influence spread everywhere, you would be in hell — the hell of your own meanness.†
p. 427.9
- His is the ambition of the high master-spirit, which aims to fill a place in the first rank of those who are redeemed from the earth — who stand without fault before the throne of God, who share the last mighty victories of the Lamb, who are called, and chosen, and faithful.†
p. 521.4 *
Definitions:
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(1)
(redeem as in: its main redeeming quality is...) to make up for something bad; or to save
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(2)
(redeem as in: redeem the coupon) exchange, convert, or pay offThe exact meaning of redeem can depend upon its context. For example:
- "to redeem a coupon" -- exchange something for something else of value
- "to redeem stock" -- sell or convert to cash
- "to redeem a mortgage" -- pay off a loan
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(3)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) meaning too rare to warrant focus:
In Christianity, redemption is used to reference Jesus' sacrifice to make up for human sin.
Old usage (as might be found in the Bible or in Shakespeare) also uses redeeming time to refer to making the best use of time.