Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 7000 God's people » 7300 Institutions and culture of OT » 7388 kinsman-redeemer 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. Covenant rules for the kinsman-redeemer The kinsman-redeemer's obligation to redeem the land Leviticus 25:25-28; Jeremiah 32:6-9 The kinsman-redeemer's obligation to redeem the enslaved The kinsman-redeemer's obligation to provide an heir Genesis 38:8-10; Deuteronomy 25:5-10; Matthew 22:23-28 pp Mark 12:18-23 pp Luke 20:27-33 The kinsman-redeemer's obligation to avenge death The kinsman-redeemer's obligation to be a trustee The kinsman-redeemer in the book of Ruth Ruth 2:20 See also Ruth 3:1-4:17 The LORD as redeemer Exodus 6:6-7 See also 2 Samuel 7:22-24; Isaiah 43:1-7; Isaiah 54:5-8; Jeremiah 50:33-34 The kinsman-redeemer reflects God's concern for the poor and oppressed Proverbs 23:10-11 See also Psalm 68:5-6; Psalm 72:2-4 God's provision of Jesus Christ as kinsman-redeemer Galatians 4:4-7 See also Galatians 3:13-14; Hebrews 2:11-18 See also
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