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Then he gave Boaz something to show that he was serious. During that time in Israel, when people bought property, one person took off a sandal and gave it to the other person. This was like signing an agreement. So when the close relative said to Boaz, “You buy the land,” he took off his sandal and gave it to Boaz.[a]

Then Boaz said to the elders and all the people, “You are witnesses today that I am buying from Naomi everything that belonged to Elimelech, Kilion, and Mahlon.

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  1. Ruth 4:8 and gave it to Boaz This is from the ancient Greek version.

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