Ruth 4:6
“And the kinsman said, I cannot redeem it for myself, lest I mar mine own inheritance: redeem thou my right to thyself; for I cannot redeem it.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the kinsman said, I cannot redeem it for myself,.... On such a condition, because he had a wife, as the Targum…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
I mar mine own inheritance - The meaning of these words is doubtful. Some explain them by saying that the גאל gā'al had…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
I cannot redeem it for myself - The Targum gives the proper sense of this passage: "And the kinsman said, On this ground…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Ruth 4:1-8
Here, 1. Boaz calls a court immediately. It is probable he was himself one of the elders (or aldermen) of the city; for…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
lest I mar mine own inheritance When the Go'el learns that if he redeems the estate he is expected to marry the widow,…