New American Standard Bible 1995

Ruth 4:6-8

6 1The 2closest relative said, “I cannot redeem it for myself, because I would 3jeopardize my own inheritance. Redeem it for yourself; you may have my right of redemption, for I cannot redeem it.”

7Now this was 4the 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. 8So the 5closest relative said to Boaz, “Buy it for yourself.” And he removed his sandal.

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Notes

1. Ruth 4:6 Lev 25:25 ↩
2. Ruth 4:6 Lit redeemer ↩
3. Ruth 4:6 Lit ruin ↩
4. Ruth 4:7 Deut 25:8-10 ↩
5. Ruth 4:8 Lit redeemer ↩

Commentaries on Ruth 4

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
Tyndale Open Study Notes
Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
Rashi on Tanakh
Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
John Wesley’s Notes
Darby Translation Notes
Geneva Bible Translation Notes
Kingcomments
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary