Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So the guardian-redeemer said to Boaz, “Buy it yourself.” And he removed his sandal. New Living Translation So the other family redeemer drew off his sandal as he said to Boaz, “You buy the land.” English Standard Version So when the redeemer said to Boaz, “Buy it for yourself,” he drew off his sandal. Berean Standard Bible So the kinsman-redeemer removed his sandal and said to Boaz, “Buy it for yourself.” King James Bible Therefore the kinsman said unto Boaz, Buy it for thee. So he drew off his shoe. New King James Version Therefore the close relative said to Boaz, “Buy it for yourself.” So he took off his sandal. New American Standard Bible So the redeemer said to Boaz, “Buy it for yourself.” And he removed his sandal. NASB 1995 So the closest relative said to Boaz, “Buy it for yourself.” And he removed his sandal. NASB 1977 So the closest relative said to Boaz, “Buy it for yourself.” And he removed his sandal. Legacy Standard Bible So the kinsman redeemer said to Boaz, “Acquire this for yourself.” And he removed his sandal. Amplified Bible So, when the closest relative (redeemer) said to Boaz, “Buy it for yourself,” he pulled off his sandal [and gave it to Boaz to confirm the agreement]. Christian Standard Bible So the redeemer removed his sandal and said to Boaz, “Buy back the property yourself.” Holman Christian Standard Bible So the redeemer removed his sandal and said to Boaz, “Buy back the property yourself.” American Standard Version So the near kinsman said unto Boaz, Buy it for thyself. And he drew off his shoe. Contemporary English Version So after the man had agreed to let Boaz buy the property, he took off one of his sandals and handed it to Boaz. English Revised Version So the near kinsman said unto Boaz, Buy it for thyself. And he drew off his shoe. GOD'S WORD® Translation So when the man said to Boaz, "Buy it for yourself," he took off his sandal. Good News Translation So when the man said to Boaz, "You buy it," he took off his sandal and gave it to Boaz. International Standard Version So when the nearer related redeemer told Boaz, "Make the purchase yourself," he then took off his sandal. Majority Standard Bible So the kinsman-redeemer removed his sandal and said to Boaz, ?Buy it for yourself.? NET Bible So the guardian said to Boaz, "You may acquire it," and he removed his sandal. New Heart English Bible So the near kinsman said to Boaz, "Buy it for yourself." And he took off his sandal and gave it to him. Webster's Bible Translation Therefore the kinsman said to Boaz, Buy it for thyself. So he drew off his shoe. World English Bible So the near kinsman said to Boaz, “Buy it for yourself,” then he took off his sandal. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the redeemer says to Boaz, “Buy [it] for yourself,” and draws off his sandal. Young's Literal Translation And the redeemer saith to Boaz, 'Buy it for thyself,' and draweth off his sandal. Smith's Literal Translation And the blood relative will say to Boaz, Buy for thee. And he will draw off his shoe. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSo Booz said to his kinsman: Put off thy shoe. And immediately he took it off from his foot. Catholic Public Domain Version And so Boaz said to his kinsman, “Take off your shoe.” And immediately he released it from his foot. New American Bible So the other redeemer, in saying to Boaz, “Acquire it for yourself,” drew off his sandal. New Revised Standard Version So when the next-of-kin said to Boaz, “Acquire it for yourself,” he took off his sandal. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTherefore the near kinsman said to Boaz, Buy it for yourself. And he took off his shoe. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And that Redeemer said to Baaz: “Purchase it yourself”, and he loosed his shoes from his feet OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So the near kinsman said unto Boaz: 'Buy it for thyself.' And he drew off his shoe. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the kinsman said to Booz, Buy my right for thyself: and he took off his shoe and gave it to him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Boaz Redeems Ruth…7Now in former times in Israel, concerning the redemption or exchange of property, to make any matter legally binding a man would remove his sandal and give it to the other party, and this was a confirmation in Israel. 8So the kinsman-redeemer removed his sandal and said to Boaz, “Buy it for yourself.” 9At this, Boaz said to the elders and all the people, “You are witnesses today that I am buying from Naomi all that belonged to Elimelech, Chilion, and Mahlon.… Cross References Deuteronomy 25:7-10 But if the man does not want to marry his brother’s widow, she is to go to the elders at the city gate and say, “My husband’s brother refuses to preserve his brother’s name in Israel. He is not willing to perform the duty of a brother-in-law for me.” / Then the elders of his city shall summon him and speak with him. If he persists and says, “I do not want to marry her,” / his brother’s widow shall go up to him in the presence of the elders, remove his sandal, spit in his face, and declare, “This is what is done to the man who will not maintain his brother’s line.” ... Genesis 38:8-10 Then Judah said to Onan, “Sleep with your brother’s wife. Perform your duty as her brother-in-law and raise up offspring for your brother.” / But Onan knew that the offspring would not belong to him; so whenever he would sleep with his brother’s wife, he would spill his seed on the ground so that he would not produce offspring for his brother. / What he did was wicked in the sight of the LORD, so He put Onan to death as well. Leviticus 25:25 If your brother becomes impoverished and sells some of his property, his nearest of kin may come and redeem what his brother has sold. Jeremiah 32:7-8 Behold! Hanamel, the son of your uncle Shallum, is coming to you to say, ‘Buy for yourself my field in Anathoth, for you have the right of redemption to buy it.’ / Then, as the LORD had said, my cousin Hanamel came to me in the courtyard of the guard and urged me, ‘Please buy my field in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin, for you own the right of inheritance and redemption. Buy it for yourself.’” Then I knew that this was the word of the LORD. Numbers 27:8-11 Furthermore, you shall say to the Israelites, ‘If a man dies and leaves no son, you are to transfer his inheritance to his daughter. / If he has no daughter, give his inheritance to his brothers. / If he has no brothers, give his inheritance to his father’s brothers. ... Matthew 22:24-28 “Teacher,” they said, “Moses declared that if a man dies without having children, his brother is to marry the widow and raise up offspring for him. / Now there were seven brothers among us. The first one married and died without having children. So he left his wife to his brother. / The same thing happened to the second and third brothers, down to the seventh. ... Mark 12:19-23 “Teacher, Moses wrote for us that if a man’s brother dies and leaves a wife but no children, the man is to marry his brother’s widow and raise up offspring for him. / Now there were seven brothers. The first one married and died, leaving no children. / Then the second one married the widow, but he also died and left no children. And the third did likewise. ... Luke 20:28-33 “Teacher,” they said, “Moses wrote for us that if a man’s brother dies and leaves a wife but no children, the man is to marry his brother’s widow and raise up offspring for him. / Now there were seven brothers. The first one married a wife but died childless. / Then the second ... Galatians 3:13 Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us. For it is written: “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.” 1 Corinthians 7:39 A wife is bound to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is free to marry anyone she wishes, as long as he belongs to the Lord. Ephesians 1:14 who is the pledge of our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession, to the praise of His glory. Hebrews 9:15 Therefore Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, now that He has died to redeem them from the transgressions committed under the first covenant. 1 Peter 1:18-19 For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life you inherited from your forefathers, / but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot. Genesis 23:10-18 Now Ephron was sitting among the sons of Heth. So in the presence of all the Hittites who had come to the gate of his city, Ephron the Hittite answered Abraham, / “No, my lord. Listen to me. I give you the field, and I give you the cave that is in it. I give it to you in the presence of my people. Bury your dead.” / Again Abraham bowed down before the people of the land ... 1 Kings 21:3 But Naboth replied, “The LORD forbid that I should give you the inheritance of my fathers.” Treasury of Scripture Therefore the kinsman said to Boaz, Buy it for you. So he drew off his shoe. Jump to Previous Boaz Bo'az Buy Closest Draweth Drew Kin Kinsman Kinsman-Redeemer Redeemer Redemption Relation Relative Removed Right Sandal Shoe ThyselfJump to Next Boaz Bo'az Buy Closest Draweth Drew Kin Kinsman Kinsman-Redeemer Redeemer Redemption Relation Relative Removed Right Sandal Shoe ThyselfRuth 4 1. Boaz calls into judgment the next kinsman6. He refuses the redemption according to the manner in Israel 9. Boaz buys the inheritance 11. He marries Ruth 13. She bears Obed, the grandfather of David 18. The generations of Pharez unto David So the kinsman-redeemer removed his sandal In ancient Israel, the removal of a sandal was a symbolic act related to property transactions and the transfer of redemption rights. This practice is rooted in Deuteronomy 25:7-10, where a sandal removal ceremony is described in the context of levirate marriage. The act signified the transfer of responsibility and rights from one party to another. In this context, the kinsman-redeemer, who had the first right of redemption, relinquishes his claim to Boaz. This act underscores the legal and cultural customs of the time, emphasizing the importance of family lineage and property inheritance in Israelite society. and said to Boaz, “Buy it for yourself.” Persons / Places / Events 1. BoazA wealthy and influential man from Bethlehem, Boaz is a kinsman-redeemer for Naomi's family. He is a man of integrity and plays a crucial role in the redemption of Ruth and Naomi's family line. 2. Kinsman-Redeemer This unnamed relative had the first right to redeem the land that belonged to Naomi's family. However, he relinquishes his right to Boaz by removing his sandal, a symbolic act of transferring redemption rights. 3. Ruth A Moabite widow and the daughter-in-law of Naomi. Her loyalty and faithfulness to Naomi lead her to Bethlehem, where she eventually becomes the wife of Boaz. 4. Naomi Ruth's mother-in-law, who returns to Bethlehem after the death of her husband and sons. She plays a pivotal role in guiding Ruth through the customs of her people. 5. Bethlehem The setting of this event, Bethlehem is a small town in Judah. It is significant as the birthplace of King David and later, Jesus Christ. Teaching Points Understanding RedemptionThe role of the kinsman-redeemer illustrates the concept of redemption, pointing to Christ as our ultimate Redeemer who paid the price for our sins. Symbolism of the Sandal The removal of the sandal signifies the transfer of rights and responsibilities. It reminds us of the importance of fulfilling our commitments and the integrity required in our dealings. God's Sovereignty in Relationships The account of Ruth and Boaz shows how God orchestrates relationships for His purposes. We are encouraged to trust God's timing and plan in our own relationships. Faithfulness and Loyalty Ruth's loyalty to Naomi and Boaz's integrity are examples for us to emulate in our relationships with others, demonstrating steadfast love and faithfulness. Legacy and Lineage The union of Boaz and Ruth leads to the birth of Obed, the grandfather of David. This teaches us that our actions and decisions can have lasting impacts beyond our lifetime.(8) Drew.--The same word in the Hebrew as plucked in Ruth 4:7.Verse 8. - And the kinsman said to Boaz, Acquire for thyself; and drew off his shoe. On the instant that he said, "Acquire for thyself," viz., the land with its living appurtenant, he drew off his shoe and presented it. Josephus allowed his imagination to run off with his memory when, mixing up the historical case before us with the details of the ancient Levirate law (Deuteronomy 25:7-9), which were, in later times at all events, more honored in the breach than in the observance, he represents Boaz as "bidding the woman loose the man's shoe and spit in his face." The actual ceremony was not an insult, but a graphic and inoffensive attestation. Yet it gradually wore out and was superseded. No vestige of it remained in the days of the writer, and the Chaldea Targumist seems to have been scarcely able to realize that such a custom could ever have existed, he represents the anonymous kinsman as drawing off his "right-hand glove" and handing it to Boas. But take note of the German word for "glove," viz., Hand. schuh (a hand-shoe). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So the kinsman-redeemerהַגֹּאֵ֛ל (hag·gō·’êl) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 1350: To redeem, act as kinsman removed וַיִּשְׁלֹ֖ף (way·yiš·lōp̄) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8025: To pull out, up, off his sandal נַעֲלֽוֹ׃ (na·‘ă·lōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5275: A sandal tongue, a sandal, slipper and said וַיֹּ֧אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to Boaz, לְבֹ֖עַז (lə·ḇō·‘az) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1162: Boaz -- 'quickness', an ancestor of David, also a pillar before the temple “Buy [it] קְנֵה־ (qə·nêh-) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 7069: To erect, create, to procure, by purchase, to own for yourself.” לָ֑ךְ (lāḵ) Preposition | second person feminine singular Strong's Hebrew Links Ruth 4:8 NIVRuth 4:8 NLT Ruth 4:8 ESV Ruth 4:8 NASB Ruth 4:8 KJV Ruth 4:8 BibleApps.com Ruth 4:8 Biblia Paralela Ruth 4:8 Chinese Bible Ruth 4:8 French Bible Ruth 4:8 Catholic Bible OT History: Ruth 4:8 So the near kinsman said to Boaz (Ru Rut.) |
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