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Ruth 4:7-9
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Ruth 4:7-9
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7 In earlier times in Israel, there was a certain practice. It was used when family land was bought back and changed owners. The practice made the sale final. One person would take his sandal off and give it to the other. That was how people in Israel showed that a business matter had been settled.
8 So the family protector said to Boaz, “Buy it yourself.” And he took his sandal off.
9 Then Boaz said to the elders and all the people, “Today you are witnesses. You have seen that I have bought land from Naomi. I have bought all the property that had belonged to Elimelek, Kilion and Mahlon.
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Ruth 4:7-9
New International Version
Ruth 4:7-9
New International Version
7 (Now in earlier times in Israel, for the redemption(A) and transfer of property to become final, one party took off his sandal(B) and gave it to the other. This was the method of legalizing transactions(C) in Israel.)(D)
8 So the guardian-redeemer said to Boaz, “Buy it yourself.” And he removed his sandal.(E)
9 Then Boaz announced to the elders and all the people, “Today you are witnesses(F) that I have bought from Naomi all the property of Elimelek, Kilion and Mahlon.
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