The ransom involves not so much a physical exchange as a legal transaction. By insisting that a ransom be paid ​ — even at great cost to himself — ​ Jehovah affirmed his unwavering adherence to righteous principles. ​ — James 1: 17.
Rõhutades, et lunastus peab olema makstud — isegi temale endale kõrge hinna eest —, kinnitas Jehoova oma kõikumatut poolehoidu õiglastele põhimõtetele. — Jakoobuse 1: 17.