Ruth 3:12

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Ruth 3:12

BSB
Yes, it is true that I am a kinsman-redeemer, but there is a redeemer nearer than I.
AKJV
And now it is true that I am your near kinsman: however, there is a kinsman nearer than I.
CPDV
Neither do I deny myself to be a near relative, but there is another nearer than I.
ERV
And now it is true that I am a near kinsman: howbeit there is a kinsman nearer than I.
NHEB
Now it is true that I am a redeeming kinsman; however there is a redeemer closer than I am.
SMT
And now that truly if I a blood relation: and also there is a blood relation nearer than I.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ruth 3:12

AndnowitisTRUEH551AdverbthatIamthynearkinsmanH1350VerbhowbeitthereisH3426akinsmanH1350VerbnearerH7138AdjectivethanI

Commentary for Ruth 3:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ruth 3:12
Summary
Man reveals family obligation complication exists
Place
Bethlehem
Event
Boaz explains kinship complication
Estimated Time Period
c. 1100 BC
Category
Narrative