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Ruth 4:7-9
International Standard Version
Ruth 4:7-9
International Standard Version
7 During Israel’s earlier history,[a] all things concerning redeeming or changing inheritances were confirmed by a man taking off his sandal and giving it to the other party,[b] thereby creating a public[c] record in Israel. 8 So when the nearer related redeemer told Boaz, “Make the purchase yourself,” he then took off his sandal.
Boaz’s Public Commitment
9 At this, Boaz addressed the elders and all of the people: “You all are witnesses today that I hereby redeem everything from Naomi that belonged to Elimelech, including what belonged to Chilion and Mahlon,
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