Kinsman Redeemer

Type Person

A relative who has right of redemption of the household of a dead relative.

Key References

Ruth 4:6

The kinsman-redeemer replied, “I cannot redeem it myself, or I would jeopardize my own inheritance. Take my right of redemption, because I cannot redeem it.”

Ruth 4:8

So the kinsman-redeemer removed his sandal and said to Boaz, “Buy it for yourself.”

All Scripture References (2)

Ruth (2)
Ruth 4:6

The kinsman-redeemer replied, “I cannot redeem it myself, or I would jeopardize my own inheritance. Take my right of redemption, because I cannot redeem it.”

Ruth 4:8

So the kinsman-redeemer removed his sandal and said to Boaz, “Buy it for yourself.”