He redeems himself.

For thou hast redeemed thy world through the cross.

His badness is only redeemed by his generosity.

Now this was the custom in former time in Israel concerning redeeming and concerning exchanging, to confirm all things: a man took off his sandal, and gave it to his neighbor; and this was the way of formalizing transactions in Israel. So the near kinsman said to Boaz, "Buy it for yourself," then he took off his sandal.

He said, "I will redeem it."

He has no redeeming traits.

This coupon can only be redeemed in-store.

You can redeem your gift tokens at the booth over there.

He could not redeem himself after his huge mistake.

He said to the near kinsman, "Naomi, who has come back out of the country of Moab, is selling the parcel of land, which was our brother Elimelech's. I thought I should tell you, saying, 'Buy it before those who sit here, and before the elders of my people.' If you will redeem it, redeem it; but if you will not redeem it, then tell me, that I may know. For there is no one to redeem it besides you; and I am after you."