The Definition of the word Goel

Goel

In Hebrew the participle of the verb gaal, to redeem." It is" "rendered in the Authorized Version "kinsman," Num. 5:8; Ruth" "3:12; 4:1, 6, 8; "redeemer," Job 19:25; "avenger," Num. 35:12;" "Deut. 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" [245]REDEEMER.)