kinsman / kinsmen / kinswomanA person who is a relative; of the same blood line. The Hebrew law used this concept in dealing with land ownership, slave possession, as well as what was to happen following the death of a brother and the surviving wife. See Lev 25:25-34, plus read the story of Ruth.But if the man have no kinsman Num 5:8Naomi had a kinsman of her husband's, Ruth 2:1near kinsman: howbeit there is a kinsman nearer than I. Ruth 3:12part of a kinsman: let him do the kinsman's part: Ruth 3:13And the kinsman said, I cannot redeem it for myself, Ruth 4:6Therefore the kinsman said unto Boaz, Ruth 4:8and my kinsmen stand afar off. Ps 38:11and call understanding thy kinswoman. Prov 7:4and had called together his kinsmen and near friends. Acts 10:24my kinsmen according to the flesh. Rom 9:3Salute Herodion my kinsman. Rom 16:11
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