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Ruth 4:8

King James Version (KJV)

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Ruth 4:8

Verse 8 of 22

Scripture focus

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

Ruth 4:8 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Ruth 4:8

Theological / Devotional

Drew off his shoe. It is clear from the context that it was the nearer of kin who took off his own shoe or sandal and gave it to Boaz, thereby confirming the transfer of his right of redemption to Boaz. The author of Ruth is not necessarily explaining a ceremony that was not understood by his readers, as some commentators think. He simply notes that in this case the contemptuous part of the ceremony was omitted.

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