Boaz Typology
Definition
In Israelite law the go’el redeems family land sold (Lev 25:25), redeems a relative sold into slavery (Lev 25:47–49), and marries a deceased relative’s widow to raise up an heir (Deut 25:5–10). Boaz fulfills this role and is a type of Christ.
Episodes
Related Concepts
- Goel Kinsman-Redeemer
Biblical References
- Judges 17:6 — *In those days Israel had no king. Each man did what he considered to be right. *
- Judges 21:25 — *In those days Israel had no king. Each man did what he considered to be right. *
- Judges 1:1–20 — After Joshua died, the Israelites asked the Lord, “Who should lead the invasion against the Canaanites and launch the attack?” The Lord said, “The men of Judah should take the lead. Be sure of this! I am handing the lan
- Judges 1:21–36 — The men of Benjamin, however, did not conquer the Jebusites living in Jerusalem. The Jebusites live with the people of Benjamin in Jerusalem to this very day. When the men of Joseph attacked Bethel, the Lord was with th
- Judges 2:1–5 — The angel of the Lord went up from Gilgal to Bokim. He said, “I brought you up from Egypt and led you into the land I had solemnly promised to give to your ancestors. I said, ‘I will never break my covenant with you, but
- Judges 2:10 — *That entire generation passed away; a new generation grew up that had not personally experienced the Lord’s presence or seen what he had done for Israel. *