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The relative who restores or preserves the full community rights of disadvantaged family members. The concept arises from God’s covenant relationship with Israel and points to the redemption of humanity in Jesus Christ.
The kinsman-redeemer’s obligation to redeem the land Lev 25:25-28; Jer 32:6-9
The kinsman-redeemer’s obligation to redeem the enslaved Lev 25:47-55
The kinsman-redeemer’s obligation to provide an heir Ge 38:8-10; Dt 25:5-10; Mt 22:23-28 pp Mk 12:18-23 pp Lk 20:27-33
The kinsman-redeemer’s obligation to avenge death Nu 35:16-21
The kinsman-redeemer’s obligation to be a trustee Nu 5:5-8
Ru 2:20 See also Ru 3:1-4:17
Ex 6:6-7 See also 2Sa 7:22-24; Isa 43:1-7; Isa 54:5-8; Jer 50:33-34
Pr 23:10-11 See also Ps 68:5-6; Ps 72:2-4
Gal 4:4-7 See also Gal 3:13-14; Heb 2:11-18
1115 | God, purpose of |
1345 | covenant |
2033 | Christ, humanity |
2321 | Christ as redeemer |
5446 | poverty |
5680 | family |
6714 | ransom |
6717 | reconciliation, world to God |
6720 | redemption |
7310 | avenger of blood |