ransom

The release of property or a person in return for payment of a demanded price.

The price or payment demanded or paid for such release.

A redemption from sin and its consequences.

To obtain the release of by paying a certain price.

To release after receiving such a payment.

To deliver from sin and its consequences.

Redemption for a price; a holding for redemption; also, release from captivity, bondage, or the possession of an enemy for a consideration; liberation on payment or satisfaction of the price demanded.

The money or price awarded or paid for the redemption of a prisoner, captive, or slave, or for goods captured by an enemy; payment for liberation from restraint, penalty, or punishment.