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 One duty of the goel was to redeem (purchase back) a relative who had been sold into slavery
Topical Bible: Goel In ancient Israelite society, the Goel was a vital institution that maintained the social and familial structure The responsibilities of the Goel ensured that justice, mercy, and familial loyalty were upheld, reflecting the covenantal relationship between God and His people
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
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 - 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
The Goel: Role and Significance in Ancient Israelite Society The goel, often translated as “kinsman-redeemer,” played a crucial part in ensuring justice and support within the family unit This figure was responsible for actions ranging from redeeming property to avenging wrongs done to relatives, acting as both protector and restorer
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
Goel - International Standard Bible Encyclopaedia Goel: go'-el (go'el, "redeemer"): 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
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What is GOEL in the Bible? - WebBible Encyclopedia . . . Goel in the Bible In Hebrew this is the participle of the verb gaal, “to redeem ” It is rendered in the King James Version “kinsman,” Num 5:8; Ruth 3:12; 4:1, 6, 8; “redeemer,” Job 19:25; “avenger,” Num 35:12; Deuteronomy 19:6, etc