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# kin, kinsman #
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## Definition: ##
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The term "kin" refers to a person's blood relative. The word "kinsman" refers specifically to a male relative.
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* These terms can refer to a close relative, such as a parent or brother, or to 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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* This term could also be translated as, "relative" or "family member."
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## Bible References: ##
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* [Romans 16:9-11](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/rom/16/09)
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* [Ruth 02:19-20](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/rut/02/19)
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* [Ruth 03:8-9](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/rut/03/08)
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