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Ruth 4

Ruth 4:10

Boaz Redeems Ruth · Ruth 4:1–12
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Translations

Modern
Moreover, I have acquired Ruth the Moabitess, Mahlon’s widow, as my wife, to raise up the name of the deceased through his inheritance, so that his name will not disappear from among his brothers or from the gate of his home. You are witnesses today.”
Traditional
Moreover Ruth the Moabitess, the wife of Mahlon, have I purchased to be my wife, to raise up the name of the dead upon his inheritance, that the name of the dead be not cut off from among his brethren, and from the gate of his place: ye are witnesses this day.
Literal
And also Ruth the Moabitess, the widow of Mahlon, I have acquired for myself for a wife, to raise up the name of the dead on his inheritance, and the name of the dead will not be cut off from among his brothers and from the gate of his place; you are witnesses this day.”
Latin
…et Ruth Moabitidem, uxorem Mahalon, in conjugium sumpserim, ut suscitem nomen defuncti in hæreditate sua, ne vocabulum ejus de familia sua ac fratribus et populo deleatur. Vos, inquam, hujus rei testes estis.

Original

Hebrew
English
Moreover, I have acquired Ruth the Moabitess, Mahlon’s widow, as my wife, to raise up the name of the deceased through his inheritance, so that his name will not disappear from among his brothers or from the gate of his home. You are witnesses today.”

Notes

Ruth 4:10

Moreover: Boaz planned to have a child for Mahlon, the first son. This child would continue the family name of her deceased husband and inherit his land.

People

Mahlon: Husband of Ruth, son of Elimelech and Naomi Ruth: Moabite woman, ancestor of David and Jesus

Places

Moab: Ancient kingdom east of the Dead Sea in Jordan

Glossary

Elder Elimelech Family Life and Relations Gate Mahlon Marriage, Marriage Customs Naomi Ransom Ruth (Person) Ruth, Book of Witness

Topics

Covenant of Men with Men: Loosing the Shoe Covenants: Conditions of Witnessed Government: Municipal: Devolving Upon a Local Senate and Executive officers Heir: General Scriptures Concerning Inheritance: Provisions for Inheritance Under Levirate Marriages Land: Witnessed Mahlon: A Son of Naomi, and the First Husband of Ruth Marriage: Ceremony Attested by Witnesses Marriage: Contracted at the Gate and Before Witnesses Marriage: Wives Obtained by Purchase Merciful Redemption of Persons or Property Ruth: Marries Boaz Wife: Purchased Witness: To Marriage