Ruth 4:8

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Ruth 4:8

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

And so Boaz said to his kinsman, "Take off your shoe." And immediately he released it from his foot.

ERV

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

NHEB

So the near kinsman said to Boaz, "Buy it for yourself." And he took off his sandal and gave it to him.

SMT

And the blood relative will say to Boaz, Buy for thee. And he will draw off his shoe.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ruth 4:8

ThereforethekinsmanH1350Verb saidH559VerbuntoBoazH1162Proper Name Masculine BuyH7069VerbitfortheeSohedrewoffH8025VerbhisshoeH5275Noun Feminine

Commentary for Ruth 4:8

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Ruth 4:8

Summary

Relative transfers rights through ceremonial shoe removal

Place

Bethlehem gate

Event

Kinsman transfers rights ceremonially

Estimated Time Period

c. 1100 BC