Bible Verses About "What Is a Kinsman-Redeemer"
A kinsman-redeemer (goel) was a close relative who had the right and responsibility to redeem a family member from debt, slavery, or to continue a deceased relative's lineage.
A kinsman-redeemer (goel) was a close relative who had the right and responsibility to redeem a family member from debt, slavery, or to continue a deceased relative's lineage.
"And he said, Who art thou? And she answered, I am Ruth thine handmaid: spread therefore thy skirt over thine handmaid; for thou art a near kinsman." — Ruth 3:9 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is a Kinsman-Redeemer?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"And he said, Who art thou? And she answered, I am Ruth thine handmaid: spread therefore thy skirt over thine handmaid; for thou art a near kinsman."
"If thy brother be waxen poor, and hath sold away some of his possession, and if any of his kin come to redeem it, then shall he redeem that which his brother sold."
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