Ruth 4:8

Boaz Redeems Ruth · Ruth 4:1–12

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

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

Latin

Dixit ergo propinquo suo Booz: Tolle calceamentum tuum. Quod statim solvit de pede suo.

Original

Hebrew

English

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

Notes

Theme notes and profiles

Ruth Intermarriage and Divorce The Family Redeemer

People

Boaz: Kinsman-redeemer who married Ruth, ancestor of David and Jesus

Glossary

Elder Gate Marriage, Marriage Customs Naomi Ransom Ruth (Person) Ruth, Book of Witness

Topics

Contracts by Taking off the Shoe Covenant of Men with Men: Loosing the Shoe Dowry: General Scriptures Concerning Government: Municipal: Devolving Upon a Local Senate and Executive officers Heir: General Scriptures Concerning Inheritance: Provisions for Inheritance Under Levirate Marriages Land: Conveyance of, by Written Deeds and Other Forms Land: Widow's Dower In Marriage: Ceremony Attested by Witnesses Merciful Redemption of Persons or Property Shoe: Loosened As a Sign of Refusal to Observe the Levirate Marriage Shoes: Customs Connected With: The Right of Redemption Resigned by a Man's Giving One of Witness: To the Transfer of Land Women: Property Rights of To Sell Real Estate