Lev 25:25 | TNotes | STEP | 25:25 The Hebrew word translated buy it back ( ga’al ) is often translated “redeem.” It means “to restore something to its original or proper state of existence.” The noun derived from this root ( go’el ) indicates the close relative who will restore what is out of order. The relative’s duties were to redeem the property of his kinsman and keep it in the family (see Ruth 4:1-4 ; Jer 32:6-15 ); to seek out the murderer of his kinsman and bring him to justice (Num 35:19 ); and to marry his brother’s widow and father a male heir to inherit the estate of his dead kinsman (Deut 25:5-10 ; see Gen 38:6-30 ; Ruth 4:9-10 ).

bRuth 4:1-4►

cJer 32:6-15►

dNum 35:19►

eDeut 25:5-10►

fGen 38:6-30►

gRuth 4:9-10►

‏ Leviticus 25:25

25:25 ^a The Hebrew word translated buy it back (ga’al) is often translated “redeem.” It means “to restore something to its original or proper state of existence.” The noun derived from this root (go’el) indicates the close relative who will restore what is out of order. The relative’s duties were to redeem the property of his kinsman and keep it in the family (see Ruth 4:1-4 ^b; Jer 32:6-15 ^c); to seek out the murderer of his kinsman and bring him to justice (Num 35:19 ^d); and to marry his brother’s widow and father a male heir to inherit the estate of his dead kinsman (Deut 25:5-10 ^e; see Gen 38:6-30 ^f; Ruth 4:9-10 ^g).