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Ruth 4:6-8
New American Standard Bible 1995

6 (A)The [a]closest relative said, “I cannot redeem it for myself, because I would [b]jeopardize my own inheritance. Redeem it for yourself; you may have my right of redemption, for I cannot redeem it.”

7 Now this was (B)the custom in former times in Israel concerning the redemption and the exchange of land to confirm any matter: a man removed his sandal and gave it to another; and this was the manner of attestation in Israel. 8 So the [c]closest relative said to Boaz, “Buy it for yourself.” And he removed his sandal.

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  1. Ruth 4:6 Lit redeemer
  2. Ruth 4:6 Lit ruin
  3. Ruth 4:8 Lit redeemer
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