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This Biblical Word Can Mean “Ransom” or “Redemption Payment”
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11 December 2025
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14 December 2025
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A kopher, meaning ransom or redemption payment, describes something valuable given to ensure someone’s well-being, or even save their life.
But the Bible warns that offering a kopher does not fix everything.