Ruth 4:8 “So the kinsman-redeemer removed his sandal and said to Boaz, “Buy it f…”

Ruth 4:8

So the kinsman-redeemer removed his sandal and said to Boaz, “Buy it for yourself.”

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Therefore the kinsman said unto Boaz, Buy it for thee. So he drew off his shoe.

World English Bible

So the near kinsman said to Boaz, “Buy it for yourself,” then he took off his sandal.

American Standard Version

So the near kinsman said unto Boaz, Buy it for thyself. And he drew off his shoe.

Geneva Bible 1599

Therefore the kinsman sayd to Boas, Buy it for thee: and he drew off his shooe.

Darby Translation

And he that had the right of redemption said to Boaz, Buy for thyself; and he drew off his sandal.

Young's Literal Translation

And the redeemer saith to Boaz, 'Buy [it] for thyself,' and draweth off his sandal.

Bible in Basic English

So the near relation said to Boaz, Take it for yourself. And he took off his shoe.

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In context

7Now in former times in Israel, concerning the redemption or exchange of property, to make any matter legally binding a man would remove his sandal and give it to the other party, and this was a confirmation in Israel.

9At this, Boaz said to the elders and all the people, “You are witnesses today that I am buying from Naomi all that belonged to Elimelech, Chilion, and Mahlon.

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