Erlöst

Erlöst is a German adjective and past participle of the verb erlösen, meaning rescued, redeemed, or delivered from danger, burden, or sin. As a predicate adjective it can describe a person who has undergone a figurative or literal liberation, or someone regarded as having been saved from a troubling situation. In religious contexts the term often conveys salvation in a spiritual sense.

Etymology and usage: The word derives from the prefix er- combined with lösen, “to loosen” or “to release.” In historical and literary German, erlöst can appear in both secular and religious registers. The related nouns erlösung (redemption, deliverance) and Erlöser (Savior) are commonly employed in theological and cultural discourse.

Religious significance: In Christian theology, erlöst denotes the state of being saved from sin and its consequences, frequently connected to the idea of redemption through faith or grace. The term is common in sermons, hymns, and biblical translations, and it can describe believers who regard themselves as having received divine pardon or liberation.

Secular and literary usage: Outside theology, erlöst may describe release from oppression, captivity, debt, or emotional burden. In poetry and prose, it can convey a sense of relief or newfound freedom. The word is versatile for expressing relief, deliverance, or moral recovery in various contexts.

Related forms and phrases: erlösen (to redeem, to deliver), Erlösung (redemption, deliverance), Erlöser (Savior). The term is typically neutral in tone, though its religious resonance can be strong in appropriate contexts.