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.

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Covenant rules for the kinsman-redeemer The kinsman-redeemer’s obligation to redeem the land Le 25:25–28; Je 32:6–9 The kinsman-redeemer’s obligation to redeem the enslaved Le 25:47–55 The kinsman-redeemer’s obligation to provide an heir Ge 38:8–10; Dt 25:5–10; Mt 22:23–28 The kinsman-redeemer’s obligation…