Bible dictionary for children
Redeemer
A redeemer is someone who rescues, releases or restores another.
In simple words
What does it mean?
A redeemer is someone who rescues, releases or restores another. In some Old Testament settings, a relative has a particular redeeming responsibility.
Ruth 4 uses redeeming language in a story of family restoration. Elsewhere the Bible calls God a redeemer for rescuing his people.
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How can restoring a family's future be a form of help?
An example from the Bible
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Boaz Marries Ruth
Ruth 4:1–17
At the town gate, Boaz settles the family redemption in public, marries Ruth, and Naomi’s family receives a son.
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Related reading: Ruth 4:14
The women said to Naomi, “Blessed be Yahweh, who has not left you today without a near kinsman. Let his name be famous in Israel.Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
