25 (A)If a [a]fellow countryman of yours becomes so poor he has to sell part of his property, then his nearest kinsman is to come and buy back what his [b]relative has sold.

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  1. Leviticus 25:25 Lit brother
  2. Leviticus 25:25 Lit brother

Then he said to the [a]closest relative, “Naomi, who has come back from the land of Moab, has to sell the piece of land (A)which belonged to our brother Elimelech. So I thought to [b]inform you, saying, ‘(B)Buy it before those who are sitting here, and before the elders of my people. If you will redeem it, redeem it; but if [c]not, tell me that I may know; for (C)there is no one but you to redeem it, and I am after you.’” And he said, “I will redeem it.”

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  1. Ruth 4:3 Lit redeemer
  2. Ruth 4:4 Lit uncover your ear
  3. Ruth 4:4 Lit no one will redeem