The Kinsman-Redeemer — CanonAtlas

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The Kinsman-Redeemer

The near relative who, under Israel's law, had the right and duty to redeem a relative's land, marry a childless widow, and preserve the family line. Boaz fulfills this role for Ruth and Naomi and foreshadows Christ, the redeemer who is also kin to those he saves.

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