Deliverance
/dɪˈlɪv.ər.əns/noun
The act of being rescued or set free from a situation, especially one that is dangerous or distressing.
Did you know?In many spiritual traditions, the concept of deliverance is linked to the idea of freeing the soul from bondage, echoing ancient rituals aimed at spiritual liberation.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*leiw-
“to leave, to be free”
Latin
Latin
liberare
“to free, to set free”
Old French
Old French
delivrance
“release, liberation”
Middle English
Middle English
deliverance
“rescue, release from danger or difficulty”
Modern English
English
deliverance
“the act of being delivered or set free, especially from distress or danger.”