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Ruth 4:7-9
Modern English Version
Ruth 4:7-9
Modern English Version
7 (Now this was the custom in ancient times in Israel for redeeming and exchanging: to confirm a transaction, a man would remove his sandal and give it to his neighbor. This was a binding act in Israel.)
8 Therefore the redeemer said to Boaz, “Buy it yourself,” and he removed his sandal.
9 Then Boaz said to the elders and all the people, “You are witnesses today that I have bought everything that belonged to Elimelek, Kilion, and Mahlon from Naomi.
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