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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] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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WREATHED in myrtle, my sword I'll conceal Like those champions devoted and brave, When they plunged in the tyrant their steel, And to Athens deliverance gave. As sinful men, it is a lesson to us all, because it is a story of the sin, hard-heartedness, suddenly awakened fears, the swift punishment, repentance, prayers, and finally the deliverance and joy of Jonah. This again either does not happen, or, if it does, it will not be for your security, because that deliverance is of no avail which does not depend upon yourself; those only are reliable, certain, and durable that depend on yourself and your valour. |
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