kinsman-redeemer — Bible Term Explained | fresh.bible
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kinsman-redeemer
A close relative with the right and responsibility to rescue a family member from hardship
The Hebrew "goel" — a family member who could buy back lost property, redeem a relative from slavery, or marry a widow to preserve the family line (Leviticus 25, Ruth 3-4). Boaz is the classic example. God Himself is called Israel's Redeemer.