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Deliverance
See also Freedom. Aphesius epithet of Zeus, meaning ‘releaser.’ [Gk. Myth.: Zimmerman, 292–293]
(1783–1830) the great liberator of South America. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 325] freed Ireland from the Danes. [Irish Myth.: Walsh Classical, 61–62] (1800–1859) abolitionist; attempted to liberate slaves. [Am. Hist.: Jameson, 64] freed Israelites from Moabites by murdering king. [O.T.: Judges 3:15] Lincoln’s declaration freeing the slaves (1863). [Am. Hist.: Jameson, 161] with 300 men, saved Israel from Midianites. [O.T.: Judges 6:14, 7:19–21] routed the Ammonites to save Israelites. [O.T.: Judges 11:32] (1809–1865) 16th U.S. president; the Great Emancipator. [Am. Hist.: Jameson, 286–287] expected leader sent by God to exalt Israel. [Judaism: Brewer Dictionary] led his people out of bondage. [O.T.: Exodus] freed Israelites from bondage of Cushan-rishathaim. [O.T.: Judges 3:9] deliverer of Amfortas and the Grail knights. [Ger. Opera: Wagner, Parsifal, Westerman, 250] festival commemorating Exodus. [Judaism: Wigoder, 472; O.T.: Exodus 12] Jewish festival commemorating salvation from Haman’s destruction. [O.T.: Esther 9:20–28] Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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