redemptive
pronunciation
How to pronounce redemptive in British English: UK [rɪˈdemptɪv]
How to pronounce redemptive in American English: US [rɪˈdemptɪv]
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- Adjective:
- of or relating to or resulting in redemption
- bringing about salvation or redemption from sin
Word Origin
- redemptive (adj.)
- 1640s, from redempt (mid-15c.), adjective from Latin redemptus, past participle of redimere (see redemption) + -ive. Related: Redemptively.
Example
- 1. The decree to apply christ 's redemptive benefits to the elect sinners .
- 2. Fund company collection base civilian buy fund , redemptive the poundage when .
- 3. God 's redemptive mission accomplished .
- 4. I believe in the redemptive death and resurrection of jesus christ .
- 5. Yet there were many moments of redemptive glory in his great struggle .