Strong's Lexicon goel: Redeemer, Kinsman-Redeemer, Avenger Original Word: גֹּאֶל Word Origin: Derived from the root גָּאַל (ga'al), meaning "to redeem" or "to act as a kinsman-redeemer." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3084 (λυτρόω, lutroo): To redeem, to ransom. - G629 (ἀπολύτρωσις, apolutrosis): Redemption, deliverance. Usage: The term "goel" refers to a person who has the responsibility to redeem or avenge on behalf of a relative. This role includes redeeming property or a person sold into slavery, marrying a widow to preserve the family line, and avenging the blood of a murdered relative. The concept of the "goel" is deeply rooted in the covenantal and familial obligations within the Israelite community. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the "goel" played a crucial role in maintaining family integrity and property within the clan. The laws concerning the "goel" are outlined in the Torah, particularly in Leviticus 25:25-55 and Deuteronomy 19:6-12. The "goel" ensured that the family line and inheritance were preserved, reflecting the communal and covenantal nature of Israelite society. This role also prefigures the redemptive work of Christ, who is seen as the ultimate Redeemer for humanity. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom gaal Definition defiling, defilement NASB Translation defiled (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [גֹּ֫אֶל] noun [masculine] defiling, defilement, גָָּֽאֳלֵי הַכְּהֻנָּה Nehemiah 13:29. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance defile From ga'al; profanation -- defile. see HEBREW ga'al Forms and Transliterations גָּאֳלֵ֣י גאלי gā’olê gā·’o·lê gooLeiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Nehemiah 13:29 HEB: אֱלֹהָ֑י עַ֚ל גָּאֳלֵ֣י הַכְּהֻנָּ֔ה וּבְרִ֥ית NAS: because they have defiled the priesthood KJV: them, O my God, because they have defiled the priesthood, INT: my God because have defiled the priesthood and the covenant 1 Occurrence |
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