Definition and Usage:
The term "kinsfolk" refers to one's family members or relatives. In the context of the Bible, kinsfolk are often mentioned in relation to familial duties, inheritance rights, and social responsibilities. The concept of kinsfolk is deeply rooted in the cultural and legal practices of ancient Israel, where family ties were integral to social structure and religious life.

Old Testament References:
In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word often translated as "kinsfolk" is "mishpachah," which can mean family, clan, or tribe. The importance of kinsfolk is evident in the laws and narratives that emphasize family loyalty and the preservation of family lineage. For example, in the account of Ruth, Boaz acts as a kinsman-redeemer, a role that involves marrying a relative's widow to preserve the family line (Ruth 4:9-10).

The concept of kinsfolk is also significant in the laws of inheritance. The daughters of Zelophehad, for instance, appeal to Moses for the right to inherit their father's property, highlighting the importance of maintaining family inheritance within the tribe (Numbers 27:1-11).

New Testament References:
In the New Testament, the Greek word "syngenēs" is used to denote kinsfolk or relatives. Jesus' interactions with His kinsfolk illustrate the tension between familial obligations and spiritual commitments. In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus emphasizes the primacy of spiritual kinship over biological ties: "Whoever does the will of God is My brother and sister and mother" (Mark 3:35).

The Apostle Paul also references kinsfolk in his letters, expressing a deep concern for his fellow Israelites, whom he refers to as his "kinsmen according to the flesh" (Romans 9:3). This highlights the apostle's enduring connection to his ethnic and religious heritage, even as he embraces a broader mission to the Gentiles.

Cultural and Theological Significance:
Kinsfolk in the Bible are not merely biological relatives but are part of a covenant community with shared responsibilities and blessings. The family unit is seen as a microcosm of the larger community of God's people, where faith and obedience to God's commandments are nurtured and passed down through generations.

The role of kinsfolk extends beyond mere blood relations to encompass spiritual kinship within the body of Christ. The New Testament redefines family in light of the Gospel, where believers are called to be part of a new family united by faith in Jesus Christ.

Conclusion:
The concept of kinsfolk in the Bible underscores the importance of family and community in God's redemptive plan. It reflects the balance between honoring familial ties and prioritizing one's spiritual family in Christ. Through the narratives and teachings of Scripture, believers are reminded of their dual responsibilities to their earthly families and their spiritual family in the faith.(n.) Relatives; kindred; kin; persons of the same family or closely or closely related families.KINSFOLK

kinz'-fok.

See KINDRED.

1350. gaal -- to redeem, act as kinsman
... in any wise, at all, avenger, deliver, next kinsfolk, purchase,. A primitive
root, to redeem (according to the Oriental law of kinship ...
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3045. yada -- to know
... be diligent, (can, cause to) discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous,
feel, can have, be (ig-)norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause to let ...
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That those Need not Fear the Neighbourhood of their Kinsfolk, who ...
... The Conferences of John Cassian. Chapter IX. That those need not fear the neighbourhood
of their kinsfolk, who can emulate the mortification of Abbot Apollos. ...
/.../cassian/the conferences of john cassian/chapter ix that those need.htm

I am Imperfect in Many Things, Nevertheless I Want My Brethren and ...
... Section 6. I am imperfect in many things, nevertheless I want my brethren and
kinsfolk to? 6. I am imperfect in many things, nevertheless ...
/.../patrick/the confession of st patrick/section 6 i am imperfect.htm

And after a Few Years I was Again in Britain with My Parents ...
... Section 23. And after a few years I was again in Britain with my parents
kinsfolk.? 23. And after a few years I was again in Britain ...
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A Question Why the Neighbourhood of Our Kinsfolk is Considered to ...
... A question why the neighbourhood of our kinsfolk is considered to interfere with
us, whereas it does not interfere in the case of those living in Egypt. ...
/.../cassian/the conferences of john cassian/chapter vii a question why.htm

A Question Whether it is Bad for a Monk to have his Wants Supplied ...
... The Conferences of John Cassian. Chapter X. A question whether it is bad
for a monk to have his wants supplied by his kinsfolk. ...
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Jehovah --Jesus.
... Listen: "He came to His own possessions, and they who were His"own"kinsfolk"and
the quiver of John's heart-sob seems to make the type move on the page ...
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Letter Xlii. To Chilo, his Disciple.
... all will fall out as he desires. 3. You will not love your kinsfolk more
than the Lord. "He that loveth," He says, "father, or mother ...
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Warp-Threads.
... A simple neighbourhood wedding occasion up near the old Nazareth home drew
Jesus thither with His kinsfolk and His new-made friends. ...
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Jesus is God Wooing Man.
... Back in his old home there came to him one day the definite inner voice to cut loose
from these people, his own dear kinsfolk, and go out to a strange unknown ...
/.../gordon/quiet talks about jesus/jesus is god wooing man.htm

How the Old Man Exposed Our Errors.
... For as the wandering character of your desires testifies to the sloth of your heart,
this pilgrimage and absence from your kinsfolk, which you ought rather to ...
/.../cassian/the conferences of john cassian/chapter ii how the old.htm

Kinsfolk (13 Occurrences)
... families. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. KINSFOLK. kinz'-fok. See KINDRED.
Multi-Version Concordance Kinsfolk (13 Occurrences). Luke ...
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Zipporah (3 Occurrences)
... 4:24-26, she and her two sons, Gershom and Eliezer, when so far on the way with
Moses toward Egypt, were sent back by him to her own kinsfolk, the Midianites ...
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Kinsman (29 Occurrences)
... Luke 1:36 the Revised Version (British and American), "kinswoman" (suggenis), the
King James Version "cousin" (suggenes); same is rendered "kinsfolk" (Luke 1 ...
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Kinneroth (1 Occurrence)

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Kinswoman (4 Occurrences)
... Luke 1:36 the Revised Version (British and American), "kinswoman" (suggenis), the
King James Version "cousin" (suggenes); same is rendered "kinsfolk" (Luke 1 ...
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Kinsfolks (2 Occurrences)

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Naboth (18 Occurrences)
... The house of Ahab was extinguished by him. Not one of all his great men
and his kinsfolk and his priests did Jehu spare (10:11). ...
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Jumping (14 Occurrences)
... my brethren," "my kinsmen according to the flesh" (Romans 9:3). Because Prisca and
Aquila, a Jew and Jewess, are not designated as kinsfolk, Conybeare and ...
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Writing (194 Occurrences)
... They further tell us that the kinsfolk and neighbours of the Israelites were already
acquainted with alphabetic writing, that the wanderers in the desert and ...
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Israelites (468 Occurrences)
... (DBY YLT). Romans 9:3 For I could pray to be accursed from Christ on behalf of my
brethren, my human kinsfolk--for such the Israelites are. (WEY). ...
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