H1350

גאל

גאל
gaahl

Verb · A primitive root

A primitive root, to redeem (according to the Oriental law of kinship), i.e. to be the next of kin (and as such to buy back a relative's property, marry his widow, etc.):—× in any wise, × at all, avenger, deliver, (do, perform the part of near, next) kinsfolk(-man), purchase, ransom, redeem(-er), revenger.

Outline

  1. to redeem, act as kinsman-redeemer, avenge, revenge, ransom, do the part of a kinsman
    1. (Qal)
      1. to act as kinsman, do the part of next of kin, act as kinsman-redeemer
        1. by marrying brother's widow to beget a child for him, to redeem from slavery, to redeem land, to exact vengeance
      2. to redeem (by payment)
      3. to redeem (with God as subject)
        1. individuals from death
        2. Israel from Egyptian bondage
        3. Israel from exile
    2. (Niphal)
      1. to redeem oneself
      2. to be redeemed

Usages (2/2)

Isaiah 41:14

Breakdown

Israel is likened unto a worm for several reasons: worms are vulnerable, have no protection; worms are comfortable in "dust", i.e. confusion.

Strongs concordance

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