Redemption

To redeem a person or thing is to restore him or it to the original or rightful owner by means of paying enough money or other compensation or by means of regaining possession by force.
We speak of redeeming property on which money was lent, by paying off the mortgage. We regain, release what had been taken from us.
The terms redeem, redeemer, and redemption are employed throughout the Scriptures. The concept is that of restoring to the original owner or releasing from bondage or captivity someone or something that has been brought under the power of one who did not possess him or it in the beginning.
The person or possession has been taken over by forfeiture or force by someone who is wiser, richer, or stronger. If the original owner ever is to gain back his goods or freedom the act of redemption must take place. The first owner may redeem himself or his property or someone else—a redeemer—may assist him.
The redeemer must have enough money or strength, or both, depending on the conditions of servitude. The redeemer must produce the price of redemption. He must use force also if the mortgage holder is not willing to release the property when the price has been paid.
In the case of the Year of Jubilee (Leviticus, Chapter 25), a person who redeems another person must be his close relative—someone near of kin who redeems his weaker or poorer relative.
Our need for redemption. Every man, woman, boy, and girl born on the earth, with the exception of Christ, is in need of redemption.