Kinsman Redeemer

Kinsman Redeemer (Lev. 25:25-26)

Male relative who had the right/responsibility to act of behalf of relative in danger.

one who delivers, rescues or redeems property, vindicates (clears blame) a relative.

This person avenges (in the case of a relative being murdered via manslaughter), delivers, rescues, and in many cases, redeems property.

The story of Ruth and Boaz begins when Ruth and her mother-in-law, Naomi, return to Bethlehem from Moab where they had been living. Naomi’s husband and both sons, one the husband of Ruth, had died, leaving the women penniless and without a male protector. Upon arriving in Bethlehem, Naomi sends Ruth to glean in the fields of Boaz, a wealthy relative of Naomi to whom they, through a series of divinely appointed circumstances, appeal as their go el. Boaz acquiesces, willingly takes Ruth as his wife, and together they bear a son named Obed who became the grandfather of David, the forefather of Jesus.

In the New Testament, Christ is often regarded as an example of a kinsman-redeemer because, as our brother (Hebrews 2:11), He also redeems us because of our great need, one that only He can satisfy. In Ruth 3:9, we see a beautiful and poignant picture of the needy supplicant, unable to rescue herself, requesting of the kinsman-redeemer that he cover her with his protection, redeem her, and make her his wife. In the same way, the Lord Jesus Christ bought us for Himself, out of the curse, out of our destitution; made us His own beloved bride; and blessed us for all generations. He is the true kinsman-redeemer of all who call on Him in faith.

Sons of God

John 1:12

Romans 8:14

Joint-heirs

Romans 8:17

Colossians 1:12

Colossians 3:24

Galatians 4:4-7

inheritance - a gift left behind for someone after they’ve passed. It is because the benefactor is good, not necessarily the recipient.