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Ruth 4:7-9
Lexham English Bible
Ruth 4:7-9
Lexham English Bible
7 (Now this was the custom in former times[a] in Israel concerning the kinsman-redemption and transfer of property: to confirm the matter, a man removed his sandal and gave it to his fellow countryman. This was the manner of attesting in Israel.) 8 So the redeemer said to Boaz, “Acquire it for yourself,” and he removed his sandal. 9 And Boaz said to the elders and all of the people, “You are witnesses today that I have acquired all that was for Elimelech and that was for Kilion and Mahlon from the hand of Naomi.
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- Ruth 4:7 Literally “before faces”
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