- Goel (Judaism) - Wikipedia
Goel (Hebrew: גואל, romanized: goʾel, lit 'redeemer'), in the Hebrew Bible and rabbinic Judaism, is a person who, as the nearest relative of someone, is charged with the duty of restoring that person's rights and avenging wrongs done to him or her
- Topical Bible: Goel
The term "Goel" is derived from the Hebrew word "גֹּאֵל" (go'el), which means "redeemer" or "kinsman-redeemer " This concept is deeply rooted in the social and legal customs of ancient Israel, as outlined in the Old Testament
- GOEL Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of GOEL is redeemer, reclaimant; especially : a next of kin upon whom according to ancient Hebrew custom devolved certain family rights and duties including the avenging of a murdered kin's blood and the redemption of the person or property of a relative in debt or helpless circumstances
- Goel Meaning - Bible Definition and References
Goel is the participle of the Hebrew word gal'al ("to deliver," "to redeem") which aside from its common usage is frequently employed in connection with Hebrew law, where it is the technical term applied to a person who as the nearest relative of another is placed under certain obligations to him
- Kinsman-Redeemer - The Goel | Precept Austin
The Person - Christ came to earth in order that He might be our Goel or Kinsman Redeemer, the OT type He fulfilled perfectly by (1) becoming our "Kinsman", (2) possessing the means or price of redemption and (3) manifesting a willingness to redeem
- What the Bible Says About the Definition of Goel
In the Bible, “Goel” (Hebrew: גּוֹאֵל) refers to a redeemer or kinsman-redeemer, a relative who is obligated to help a family member in need, particularly in matters of land redemption, avenging wrongs, or ensuring familial legacy (Leviticus 25:25-26)
- Goel - Encyclopedia of The Bible - Bible Gateway
GOEL gō’ ĕl (גֹּאֵ֑ל, redeemer) The present active participle of the word which means “to redeem,” “to act as a kinsman,” or “to do the part of the next of kin ” The term is found frequently in the OT as describing the person who is next of kin and his respective duties
- GOEL - JewishEncyclopedia. com
God was regarded as the go'el of Israel, and as having redeemed him from the bondage of Egypt (Ex vi 6, xv 13) Especially in Deutero-Isaiah is this conception emphasized (Isa xli 14; xliii 14; xliv 6, 24, et passim) Avenger of Blood
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