In Hebrew the participle of the verb Gaal , 'To redeem.' It is rendered in the Authorized Version 'kinsman,' Numbers 5:8; Ruth 3:12; 4:1,6,8; 'redeemer,' Job 19:25; 'avenger,' Numbers 35:12; Deuteronomy 19:6 , etc. The Jewish law gave the right of redeeming and repurchasing, as well as of avenging"> StudyL ı ght .org Plug in, Turn on and Be En light ened! Not Yet a Member? Click to Sign Up Now! --> --> Bible Study Tools Lang uage Tools Study Lib rary Hist orical Writings Pas toral Resources Per sonal Resources Site Resources Lectionary Calendar Saturday, June 6th, 2026 the Week of Proper 4 / Ordinary 9 video advertismenet advertisement advertisement advertisement Attention! Tired of seeing ads while studying? Now you can enjoy an "Ads Free" version of the site for as little as 10¢ a day and support a great cause! Click here to learn more! Home » Bible Dictionaries » Easton's Bible Dictionary » Letter G Bible Dictionaries Goel Easton's Bible Dictionary Search for… Enter query below: or A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z Prev Entry Godliness Next Entry Gog Resource Toolbox Print Article Additional Links Concordances Scofield Reference Index Goel Dictionaries Easton's Bible Dictionary Goel Hastings' BibleDictionary Goel Watson's Theological Dictionary Goel Encyclopedias International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Goel McClintock and Strong's Bible Encyclopedia Goel In Hebrew the participle of the verb Gaal , "To redeem." It is rendered in the Authorized Version "kinsman," Numbers 5:8 ; Ruth 3:12 ; 4:1,6,8 ; "redeemer," Job 19:25 ; "avenger," Numbers 35:12 ; Deuteronomy 19:6 , etc. The Jewish law gave the right of redeeming and repurchasing, as well as of avenging blood, to the next relative, who was accordingly called by this name. (See REDEEMER .)
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