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For their Defender is strong. He will plead their case against you.
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God as Kinsman-Redeemer
Commentators explain that the term 'Redeemer' (Hebrew: 'gō’ēl') refers to the next of kin, who had a legal duty to protect family, redeem land, or avenge a wrong. For the fatherless and vulnerable who have no earthly relative to help, God Himself steps into this role as their divine next of kin, personally taking up their cause.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The reason is given for the precept (Proverbs 23:10).
Their redeemer - See (Job 19:25) note. It was the duty …
19th Century
Anglican
Their redeemer is mighty. —They may have no near kinsman (Leviticus 25:25) to redeem their land, yet they have a mighty Delive…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For their Redeemer [is] mighty As he must needs be, since the Lord of hosts is his name; who sympathizes with them, has m…
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The fatherless are taken under God's special protection. He is their Redeemer, who will defend them; and he is mighty, almighty.
