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# kin, kinsman
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## Definition
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A "kin" is a person's blood relative. The word "kinsman" refers specifically to a male relative.
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* A "kin" or "kinsman" can refer to a close relative such as a parent, grandparent, or sibling, or a more distant relative such as an aunt, uncle, or cousin.
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* In ancient Israel, if a man died, his nearest male relative was expected to marry his widow, manage his property and help carry on his family name. This relative was called a "kinsman-redeemer."
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