ἈΓΧΙΣΤΕΥΤΗΣ, ἀγχιστευτης
AGCHISTEUTĒS, agchisteutēs
Sounds Like: ang-khis-TEV-tays
Translations: kinsman-redeemer, next of kin, redeemer, a kinsman-redeemer, a next of kin, a redeemer
From the root: ἈΓΧΙΣΤΕΥΤΗΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to a kinsman, specifically one who has the right and obligation to redeem property or a person, or to marry a childless widow, according to ancient Israelite law. It is a compound word derived from 'ἄγχι' (anchi, meaning 'near') and 'στεύω' (steuo, meaning 'to make firm' or 'to establish'). This individual was responsible for upholding the family line and property.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G0437 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
- Ruth — 4:1
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