


Ruth 4:7
Bible Versions
Now this [was the manner] in former time in Israel concerning redeeming and concerning changing, for to confirm all things; a man plucked off his shoe, and gave [it] to his neighbour: and this [was] a testimony in Israel.
Now this was the manner in former time {H6440} in Israel {H3478} concerning redeeming {H1353} and concerning changing {H8545}, for to confirm {H6965} all things {H1697}; a man {H376} plucked off {H8025} his shoe {H5275}, and gave {H5414} it to his neighbour {H7453}: and this was a testimony {H8584} in Israel {H3478}.
In the past, this is what was done in Isra'el to validate all transactions involving redemption and exchange: a man took off his shoe and gave it to the other party; this was the form of attestation in Isra'el.
Now 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.
Now this wasthe customin former time in Israel concerning redeeming and concerning exchanging, to confirm all things: a man drew off his shoe, and gave it to his neighbor; and this was the manner of attestation in Israel.
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