Ruth 3:12 “Yes, it is true that I am a kinsman-redeemer, but there is a redeemer…”

Ruth 3:12

Yes, it is true that I am a kinsman-redeemer, but there is a redeemer nearer than I.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And now it is true that I am thy near kinsman: howbeit there is a kinsman nearer than I.

World English Bible

Now it is true that I am a near kinsman. However, there is a kinsman nearer than I.

American Standard Version

And now it is true that I am a near kinsman; howbeit there is a kinsman nearer than I.

Geneva Bible 1599

And now, it is true that I am thy kinsman, howbeit there is a kinsman neerer then I.

Darby Translation

And now, truly I am one that has the right of redemption, yet there is one that has the right of redemption who is nearer than I.

Young's Literal Translation

And now, surely, true, that I [am] a redeemer, but also there is a redeemer nearer than I.

Bible in Basic English

Now it is true that I am a near relation: but there is a relation nearer than I.

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In context

11And now do not be afraid, my daughter. I will do for you whatever you request, since all my fellow townspeople know that you are a woman of noble character.

13Stay here tonight, and in the morning, if he wants to redeem you, good. Let him redeem you. But if he does not want to redeem you, as surely as the LORD lives, I will. Now lie here until morning.”

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