Now this was (A)the custom in former times in Israel concerning the redemption and the exchange of land to confirm any matter: a man removed his sandal and gave it to another; and this was the manner of attestation in Israel. So the [a]closest relative said to Boaz, “Buy it for yourself.” And he removed his sandal.

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Footnotes

  1. Ruth 4:8 Lit redeemer