גֹּאֵל הַדָּם goel ha’adam (H1350 + H1818) means “redeemer of the blood” where גֹּאֵל goel means “to roll back” as in the buying back or bringing someone or something back around. “To restore one to his original position or avenge a person’s death. In the participle form, this verb means “to avenge” as it is the role of the nearest relative to redeem one in slavery or avenge his murder.” (cf. Numbers 5:8; Ruth 3:9-13)
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