Christian Church. Delivered from sin or condemnation, saved; in a state of salvation. Obsolete.

Theology. Chosen of God; elect.

Theology. Of a person, a soul, etc.: preserved from damnation; redeemed from sin. Also more generally: rescued from death or danger.

That has been ransomed (in various senses); spec. that is freed after payment of a ransom; delivered, redeemed. Also figurative.

Of a person: redeemed.

Chosen beforehand or before others; chosen in preference to others, esp. by God. Also as n. (with singular or plural agreement) and chiefly with the.

spec. in Theology. Chosen by God, esp. for salvation or eternal life. Opposed to reprobate. Often absol. with plural sense, the elect.

Of a person, a soul, etc.: saved or delivered from sin, damnation, or criminality.

absol. with plural sense. Obsolete. rare.

Redeemed.

using the name or guise of Israel.