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The concept of a kinsman is deeply rooted in the social and legal structures of ancient Israelite society, where family ties were paramount. The role of a kinsman extended beyond mere familial connection to encompass responsibilities and duties that were both protective and redemptive in nature. Hebrew Context and Terminology The Hebrew word often translated as "kinsman" is "go'el," which carries the connotation of a redeemer or protector. This term is most prominently featured in the context of the "kinsman-redeemer" (Hebrew: גֹּאֵל, go'el), a role that involved specific obligations to preserve the family lineage and property. The kinsman-redeemer was responsible for redeeming a relative who had fallen into debt or slavery, marrying a childless widow to preserve the family line, and avenging the blood of a murdered relative. Biblical Examples 1. Boaz and Ruth: One of the most well-known examples of a kinsman-redeemer is Boaz, who redeemed Ruth, a Moabite widow, by marrying her. This act preserved the lineage of Elimelech, Ruth's deceased father-in-law. The Book of Ruth highlights Boaz's role as a kinsman-redeemer, emphasizing his willingness to fulfill this duty. <a href="/ruth/3-9.htm">Ruth 3:9-13</a> records Ruth's appeal to Boaz: "Spread the corner of your garment over me, for you are a kinsman-redeemer." Boaz responds affirmatively, acknowledging his role and promising to act in accordance with the law. 2. Avenger of Blood: The kinsman also had the duty of avenging the death of a relative, as outlined in <a href="/numbers/35-19.htm">Numbers 35:19</a> : "The avenger of blood is to put the murderer to death; when he finds him, he is to kill him." This responsibility underscores the kinsman's role in maintaining justice and family honor. 3. Levirate Marriage: The practice of levirate marriage, where a brother or close relative marries the widow of a deceased man without a son, is another aspect of the kinsman's duties. This is illustrated in <a href="/deuteronomy/25-5.htm">Deuteronomy 25:5-10</a>, where the law prescribes that the brother of the deceased should marry the widow to produce offspring in the deceased brother's name. Theological Significance The role of the kinsman-redeemer is not only a social and legal construct but also carries theological significance. It prefigures the redemptive work of Jesus Christ, who is seen as the ultimate Kinsman-Redeemer for humanity. Just as the kinsman-redeemer in ancient Israel was responsible for restoring and preserving the family, Christ redeems and restores believers, bringing them into the family of God. This typology is reflected in passages such as <a href="/hebrews/2-11.htm">Hebrews 2:11</a> : "Both the one who makes men holy and those who are made holy are of the same family. So Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers." Cultural and Historical Context In the patriarchal society of ancient Israel, the family unit was the cornerstone of social and economic life. The kinsman-redeemer played a crucial role in ensuring the continuity and stability of the family. This role was particularly important in a time when land ownership and family lineage were vital to one's identity and survival. The kinsman's responsibilities were legally binding and were seen as a sacred duty, reflecting the communal and covenantal nature of Israelite society. Conclusion The concept of the kinsman in the Bible is multifaceted, encompassing legal, social, and theological dimensions. It highlights the importance of family loyalty, justice, and redemption, themes that resonate throughout the biblical narrative and find their ultimate fulfillment in the person and work of Jesus Christ.<a name="eas" id="eas"></a><div class="vheading2">Easton's Bible Dictionary</div>Hebrews goel, from root meaning to redeem. The goel among the Hebrews was the nearest male blood relation alive. Certain important obligations devolved upon him toward his next of kin. (1.) If any one from poverty was unable to redeem his inheritance, it was the duty of the kinsman to redeem it (<a href="/leviticus/25-25.htm">Leviticus 25:25</a>, 28; <a href="/ruth/3-9.htm">Ruth 3:9</a>, 12). He was also required to redeem his relation who had sold himself into slavery (<a href="/leviticus/25-48.htm">Leviticus 25:48</a>, 49).God is the Goel of his people because he redeems them (<a href="/exodus/6-6.htm">Exodus 6:6</a>; <a href="/isaiah/43-1.htm">Isaiah 43:1</a>; <a href="/isaiah/41-14.htm">41:14</a>; <a href="/isaiah/44-6.htm">44:6</a>, 22; <a href="/isaiah/48-20.htm">48:20</a>; <a href="/psalms/103-4.htm">Psalm 103:4</a>; <a href="/job/19-25.htm">Job 19:25</a>, etc.).(2.) The goel also was the avenger (q.v.) of blood (<a href="/numbers/35-21.htm">Numbers 35:21</a>) in the case of the murder of the next of kin. <a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>(n.) A man of the same race or family; one related by blood.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div>KINSMAN; KINSWOMANkinz'-man, kinz'-woom-an: Most frequently of the go'-el, the one who had a right to "redeem"; referring to the custom of avenging the blood of a slain kinsman; hence, a blood relative (<a href="/numbers/5-8.htm">Numbers 5:8</a> <a href="/ruth/2-20.htm">Ruth 2:20</a>; <a href="/ruth/3-9.htm">Ruth 3:9, 12</a>; 4:1, 3, 6, 8, 14; compare "performing the part of a kinsman," <a href="/ruth/3-13.htm">Ruth 3:13</a>); in <a href="/ruth/2-1.htm">Ruth 2:1</a>, better rendered "acquaintance." Also qarobh, one near, rendered "kinsman" (<a href="/psalms/38-11.htm">Psalm 38:11</a>); probably better, "neighbor." Once, she'-er, "flesh kin," rendered "kinsman" (<a href="/numbers/27-11.htm">Numbers 27:11</a>; compare <a href="/leviticus/18-6.htm">Leviticus 18:6</a>; <a href="/leviticus/25-49.htm">Leviticus 25:49</a>; <a href="/leviticus/20-19.htm">Leviticus 20:19</a>; <a href="/leviticus/21-2.htm">Leviticus 21:2</a>, rendered "kin"). suggenes, "of same race" (compare suggebeia, "kindred"), used of blood relationship of varying degrees of nearness (<a href="/luke/14-12.htm">Luke 14:12</a> <a href="/john/18-26.htm">John 18:26</a> <a href="/acts/10-24.htm">Acts 10:24</a> <a href="/romans/9-3.htm">Romans 9:3</a>; <a href="/romans/16-7.htm">Romans 16:7, 11, 21</a>). Rendered "kin" in <a href="/mark/6-4.htm">Mark 6:4</a>. Kinswoman: she'er, "kin by blood," or "by flesh" (compare above; also <a href="/leviticus/18-12.htm">Leviticus 18:12</a>; also compare 18:6, "near of kin" the King James Version); also same root, ferm. form, sha'-arah (<a href="/leviticus/18-17.htm">Leviticus 18:17</a>), is thy "kinswoman." In <a href="/proverbs/7-4.htm">Proverbs 7:4</a>, "Call understanding thy kinswoman" might be more accurately rendered, "thy familiar friend," the Revised Version margin (from modha`, "acquaintance"); compare similar rendering of modha`ath, under KINDRED. <a href="/luke/1-36.htm">Luke 1:36</a> the Revised Version (British and American), "kinswoman" (suggenis), the King James Version "cousin" (suggenes); same is rendered "kinsfolk" (<a href="/luke/1-58.htm">Luke 1:58</a> the Revised Version (British and American)). Edward Bagby Pollard<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/4773.htm">4773. suggenes -- congenital, hence akin to, subst. a kinsman ...</a> ... a kinsman, relative. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: suggenes Phonetic Spelling: (soong-ghen-ace') Short Definition: akin, a relative Definition ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4773.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/4773a.htm">4773a. suggenes -- congenital, hence akin to, subst. a kinsman ...</a> ... 4773, 4773a. suggenes. 4773b . congenital, hence akin to, subst. a kinsman, relative. Transliteration: suggenes Short Definition: relatives. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4773a.htm - 5k<a href="/greek/2458.htm">2458. Iounias -- Junias, a kinsman of Paul</a> ... Junias, a kinsman of Paul. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: Iounias Phonetic Spelling: (ee-oo-nee'-as) Short Definition: Junia Definition: Junia ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2458.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/408.htm">408. Andronikos -- "man of victory," Andronicus, a Jewish ...</a> ... Andronikos Phonetic Spelling: (an-dron'-ee-kos) Short Definition: Andronicus Definition: Andronicus, a member of the Roman church, and a kinsman or fellow ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/408.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/223.htm">223. Alexandros -- Alexander, a son of Simon of Cyrene, also a ...</a> ... al-ex'-an-dros) Short Definition: Alexander Definition: Alexander, a name of Greek origin, (a) son of Simon of Cyrene, (b) the High Priest's kinsman, (c) an ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/223.htm - 6k<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/4129.htm">4129. moda -- kinsman</a> moda or moda. 4128, 4129. moda or moda. 4130 . kinsman. Transliteration: moda or moda Phonetic Spelling: (mo-dah') Short Definition: friend. ... /hebrew/4129.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/1350.htm">1350. gaal -- to redeem, act as kinsman</a> ... 1349, 1350. gaal. 1351 . to redeem, act as kinsman. Transliteration: gaal Phonetic Spelling: (gaw-al') Short Definition: redeemed. Word Origin a prim. ... /hebrew/1350.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/5988.htm">5988. Ammiel -- "my kinsman is God," four Israelites</a> ... 5987, 5988. Ammiel. 5989 . "my kinsman is God," four Israelites. Transliteration: Ammiel Phonetic Spelling: (am-mee-ale') Short Definition: Ammiel. ... /hebrew/5988.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/5971b.htm">5971b. am -- kinsman</a> ... am. 5972 . kinsman. Transliteration: am Short Definition: people. Word Origin from im Definition kinsman NASB Word Usage people (32), peoples (1). ... /hebrew/5971b.htm - 5k <a href="/hebrew/463.htm">463. Eliam -- "God is kinsman," an Israelite name</a> ... 462, 463. Eliam. 464 . "God is kinsman," an Israelite name. Transliteration: Eliam Phonetic Spelling: (el-ee-awm') Short Definition: Eliam. ... /hebrew/463.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/3360.htm">3360. Yeqamam -- "may kinsman establish," a Levite</a> ... 3359, 3360. Yeqamam. 3361 . "may kinsman establish," a Levite. Transliteration: Yeqamam Phonetic Spelling: (yek-am'-awm) Short Definition: Jekameam. ... /hebrew/3360.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/5990.htm">5990. Ammizabad -- "my kinsman has bestowed," an Israelite</a> ... Ammizabad. 5991 . "my kinsman has bestowed," an Israelite. Transliteration: Ammizabad Phonetic Spelling: (am-mee-zaw-bawd') Short Definition: Ammizabad. ... /hebrew/5990.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/5992.htm">5992. Amminadab -- "my kinsman is noble," the name of several ...</a> ... "my kinsman is noble," the name of several Israelites. Transliteration: Amminadab Phonetic Spelling: (am-mee-naw-dawb') Short Definition: Amminadab. ... /hebrew/5992.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/5996.htm">5996. Ammishadday -- "my kinsman is Shaddai," a Danite</a> ... Ammishadday. 5997 . "my kinsman is Shaddai," a Danite. Transliteration: Ammishadday Phonetic Spelling: (am-mee-shad-dah'ee) Short Definition: Ammishaddai. ... /hebrew/5996.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/5989.htm">5989. Ammihud -- "my kinsman is majesty," four Israelites, also a ...</a> ... Ammihud. 5990 . "my kinsman is majesty," four Israelites, also a Geshurite. Transliteration: Ammihud Phonetic Spelling: (am-mee-hood') Short Definition: Ammihud ... /hebrew/5989.htm - 6k<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_k/the_kinsman_redeemer.htm">The Kinsman Redeemer</a> ... THE BOOK OF LEVITICUS THE KINSMAN REDEEMER. ... I. The kinsman redeemer under the old law. The strength of the family tie in the Israelitish polity was great. ... /.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture k/the kinsman redeemer.htm<a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_h/the_kinsman-redeemer.htm">The Kinsman-Redeemer</a> ... THE KINSMAN-REDEEMER. ... Jehovah is represented as having taken upon Himself the functions of the next-of-kin, and is the Kinsman-Redeemer of His people. ... /.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture h/the kinsman-redeemer.htm<a href="/library/augustine/the_confessions_and_letters_of_st/letter_lii_letter_to_his.htm">Letter Lii. Letter to his Kinsman Severinus</a> ... letter to his kinsman Severinus. This letter to his kinsman Severinus, exhorting him to withdraw from the Donatists, contains no new argument. ... /.../augustine/the confessions and letters of st/letter lii letter to his.htm<a href="/library/kingsley/the_water_of_life_and_other_sermons/sermon_x_ruth.htm">Ruth</a> ... and go down to Boaz' floor (his barn as we should call it now) where he is going to eat, and drink, and sleep, and there claim his protection as a near kinsman ... /.../kingsley/the water of life and other sermons/sermon x ruth.htm<a href="/library/unknown/acts_of_the_holy_apostle_thomas/about_the_dragon_and_the.htm">About the Dragon and the Young Man.</a> ... who sits on the throne of destruction, and takes his own from what he has lent; [2351] I am son of that apostate who encircles the globe; I am kinsman to him ... /.../unknown/acts of the holy apostle thomas/about the dragon and the.htm<a href="/library/miller/the_city_of_delight/chapter_viii_greek_and_jew.htm">Greek and Jew</a> ... But he had struck down his kinsman on the way, and such deeds were remembered even in war-ridden Judea; he had come to Jerusalem wearing his kinsman's name ... /.../miller/the city of delight/chapter viii greek and jew.htm<a href="/library/watson/a_body_of_divinity/8_christ_the_redeemer.htm">Christ the Redeemer</a> ... He had the best right to redeem us, for he is our kinsman. The Hebrew word for Redeemer, Goel, signifies a kinsman, one that is near in blood. ... //christianbookshelf.org/watson/a body of divinity/8 christ the redeemer.htm<a href="/library/mcfadyen/introduction_to_the_old_testament/ruth.htm">Ruth</a> ... In Bethlehem, Ruth receives peculiar kindness from Boaz, a wealthy landowner, who happens to be a kinsman of Naomi; and Naomi, with a woman's happy instinct ... //christianbookshelf.org/mcfadyen/introduction to the old testament/ruth.htm<a href="/library/chadwick/the_gospel_of_st_mark/chapter_3_31-35_the_friends_of.htm">The Friends of Jesus</a> ... Kinship must go before acceptable service; none can do the will of the Father who is not already the kinsman of Jesus, for He says, Whosoever shall (hereafter ... /.../chadwick/the gospel of st mark/chapter 3 31-35 the friends of.htm<a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_50_1904/jobs_sure_knowledge.htm">Job's Sure Knowledge</a> ... some tremendous era which he anticipates, and he declares that there will be found then, as he believes there is alive even now, a Goel, a Kinsman, an Avenger ... /.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 50 1904/jobs sure knowledge.htm<a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/k/kinsman.htm">Kinsman (29 Occurrences)</a> ... (1.) If any one from poverty was unable to redeem his inheritance, it was the duty of the kinsman to redeem it (Leviticus 25:25, 28; Ruth 3:9, 12). ... /k/kinsman.htm - 19k<a href="/topical/k/kinsman's.htm">Kinsman's (1 Occurrence)</a> ...Kinsman's (1 Occurrence). ... But if he will not do the part of a kinsman for you, then will I do the part of a kinsman for you, as Yahweh lives. ... /k/kinsman's.htm - 6k<a href="/topical/k/kinsman-redeemer.htm">Kinsman-redeemer (3 Occurrences)</a> Kinsman-redeemer. Kinsman, Kinsman-redeemer. Kinsman-redeemers . Multi-Version Concordance Kinsman-redeemer (3 Occurrences). Ruth ... /k/kinsman-redeemer.htm - 7k<a href="/topical/k/kinsman-redeemers.htm">Kinsman-redeemers (1 Occurrence)</a> Kinsman-redeemers. Kinsman-redeemer, Kinsman-redeemers. Kinsman's . Multi-Version Concordance Kinsman-redeemers (1 Occurrence). ... /k/kinsman-redeemers.htm - 6k<a href="/topical/k/kin.htm">Kin (18 Occurrences)</a> ... KIN. See KINDRED. KIN, NEXT OF. See KINSMAN. ... Therefore spread your skirt over your handmaid; for you are a near kinsman." (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS RSV NIV). ... /k/kin.htm - 12k<a href="/topical/k/kinswoman.htm">Kinswoman (4 Occurrences)</a> ... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) A female relative. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. KINSMAN; KINSWOMAN. kinz'-man, kinz'-woom-an: Most ... /k/kinswoman.htm - 10k<a href="/topical/r/relative.htm">Relative (33 Occurrences)</a> ... relation. 6. (n.) A person connected by blood or affinity; strictly, one allied by blood; a relation; a kinsman or kinswoman. 7. (n ... /r/relative.htm - 16k<a href="/topical/b/bo'az.htm">Bo'az (24 Occurrences)</a> ... Ruth 2:1 Naomi had a kinsman of her husband's, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech, and his name was Boaz. (See RSV). ... /b/bo'az.htm - 12k<a href="/topical/b/boaz.htm">Boaz (25 Occurrences)</a> ... He was a kinsman of Mahlon, her first husband. ... (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). Ruth 3:2 Now isn't Boaz our kinsman, with whose maidens you were? ... /b/boaz.htm - 19k<a href="/topical/n/na'omi.htm">Na'omi (21 Occurrences)</a> ... (See RSV). Ruth 2:1 Naomi had a kinsman of her husband's, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech, and his name was Boaz. (See RSV). ... /n/na'omi.htm - 11k<a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/kinsman-redeemer.html">What is a kinsman redeemer? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/first-kinsman-redeemer-Ruth.html">Why did the first kinsman redeemer refuse to marry Ruth? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/life-Ruth.html">Who was Ruth in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://clyx.com/term/kinsman.htm">Kinsman: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a> <a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div>Kinsman (29 Occurrences)<a href="/john/18-26.htm">John 18:26</a> One of the servants of the high priest, being his kinsman whose ear Peter cut off, saith, Did not I see thee in the garden with him? (KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT RSV)<a href="/romans/16-11.htm">Romans 16:11</a> Greet Herodion, my kinsman. Greet them of the household of Narcissus, who are in the Lord. (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/genesis/14-14.htm">Genesis 14:14</a> When Abram heard that his relative was taken captive, he led forth his trained men, born in his house, three hundred and eighteen, and pursued as far as Dan. (See RSV)<a href="/genesis/14-16.htm">Genesis 14:16</a> He brought back all the goods, and also brought back his relative, Lot, and his goods, and the women also, and the people. (See RSV)<a href="/genesis/24-48.htm">Genesis 24:48</a> I bowed my head, and worshiped Yahweh, and blessed Yahweh, the God of my master Abraham, who had led me in the right way to take my master's brother's daughter for his son. (See NAS RSV)<a href="/genesis/29-12.htm">Genesis 29:12</a> Jacob told Rachel that he was her father's brother, and that he was Rebekah's son. She ran and told her father. (See RSV)<a href="/genesis/29-15.htm">Genesis 29:15</a> Laban said to Jacob, "Because you are my brother, should you therefore serve me for nothing? Tell me, what will your wages be?" (See RSV)<a href="/leviticus/25-25.htm">Leviticus 25:25</a> "'If your brother becomes poor, and sells some of his possessions, then his kinsman who is next to him shall come, and redeem that which his brother has sold. (WEB JPS ASV NAS)<a href="/leviticus/25-26.htm">Leviticus 25:26</a> If a man has no one to redeem it, and he becomes prosperous and finds sufficient means to redeem it; (See NAS)<a href="/leviticus/25-49.htm">Leviticus 25:49</a> or his uncle, or his uncle's son, may redeem him, or any that is nigh of kin unto him of his family may redeem him; or if he be waxen rich, he may redeem himself. (See RSV)<a href="/numbers/5-8.htm">Numbers 5:8</a> But if the man has no kinsman to whom restitution may be made for the guilt, the restitution for guilt which is made to Yahweh shall be the priest's; besides the ram of the atonement, by which atonement shall be made for him. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS RSV)<a href="/numbers/27-11.htm">Numbers 27:11</a> If his father has no brothers, then you shall give his inheritance to his kinsman who is next to him of his family, and he shall possess it: and it shall be to the children of Israel a statute and ordinance, as Yahweh commanded Moses.'" (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS RSV)<a href="/deuteronomy/15-12.htm">Deuteronomy 15:12</a> If your brother, a Hebrew man, or a Hebrew woman, is sold to you, and serves you six years; then in the seventh year you shall let him go free from you. (See NAS)<a href="/judges/9-18.htm">Judges 9:18</a> and you have risen up against my father's house this day, and have slain his sons, seventy men on one stone, and have made Abim'elech, the son of his maidservant, king over the citizens of Shechem, because he is your kinsman-- (DBY RSV)<a href="/ruth/2-1.htm">Ruth 2:1</a> Naomi had a kinsman of her husband's, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech, and his name was Boaz. (WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS NAS RSV)<a href="/ruth/3-2.htm">Ruth 3:2</a> Now isn't Boaz our kinsman, with whose maidens you were? Behold, he winnows barley tonight in the threshing floor. (WEB JPS ASV NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/ruth/3-9.htm">Ruth 3:9</a> He said, "Who are you?" She answered, "I am Ruth your handmaid. Therefore spread your skirt over your handmaid; for you are a near kinsman." (WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS NIV)<a href="/ruth/3-12.htm">Ruth 3:12</a> Now it is true that I am a near kinsman; however there is a kinsman nearer than I. (WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS RSV NIV)<a href="/ruth/3-13.htm">Ruth 3:13</a> Stay this night, and it shall be in the morning, that if he will perform for you the part of a kinsman, well; let him do the kinsman's part. But if he will not do the part of a kinsman for you, then will I do the part of a kinsman for you, as Yahweh lives. Lie down until the morning." (WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS)<a href="/ruth/4-1.htm">Ruth 4:1</a> Now Boaz went up to the gate, and sat down there. Behold, the near kinsman of whom Boaz spoke came by; to whom he said, "Ho, such a one! Turn aside, sit down here." He turned aside, and sat down. (WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS NIV)<a href="/ruth/4-3.htm">Ruth 4:3</a> He said to the near kinsman, "Naomi, who has come back out of the country of Moab, is selling the parcel of land, which was our brother Elimelech's. (WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS RSV NIV)<a href="/ruth/4-6.htm">Ruth 4:6</a> The near kinsman said, "I can't redeem it for myself, lest I mar my own inheritance. Take my right of redemption for yourself; for I can't redeem it." (WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS NIV)<a href="/ruth/4-8.htm">Ruth 4:8</a> So the near kinsman said to Boaz, "Buy it for yourself." He took off his shoe. (WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS NIV)<a href="/ruth/4-14.htm">Ruth 4:14</a> The women said to Naomi, "Blessed be Yahweh, who has not left you this day without a near kinsman; and let his name be famous in Israel. (WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS NIV)<a href="/1_kings/16-11.htm">1 Kings 16:11</a> And it came to pass, when he began to reign, as soon as he sat on his throne, that he slew all the house of Baasha: he left him not one male, neither of his kinsman, nor of his friends. (WBS)<a href="/2_chronicles/36-10.htm">2 Chronicles 36:10</a> And at the return of the year king Nebuchadnezzar sent, and brought him to Babylon, with the goodly vessels of the house of the LORD, and made Zedekiah his brother king over Judah and Jerusalem. (See NAS)<a href="/nehemiah/13-4.htm">Nehemiah 13:4</a> And before this, Eliashib the priest, who had the oversight of the chambers of the house of our God, a kinsman of Tobijah, (DBY)<a href="/proverbs/7-4.htm">Proverbs 7:4</a> Say unto wisdom: 'Thou art my sister', and call understanding thy kinswoman; (See NIV)<a href="/amos/6-10.htm">Amos 6:10</a> "When a man's relative carries him, even he who burns him, to bring bodies out of the house, and asks him who is in the innermost parts of the house,'Is there yet any with you?' And he says,'No;' then he will say,'Hush! Indeed we must not mention the name of Yahweh.' 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