Ruth 4:3
“And he said unto the kinsman, Naomi, that is come again out of the country of Moab, selleth a parcel of land, which was our brother Elimelech's:”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he said unto the kinsman,.... That is, Boaz said to the kinsman he called to, and who sat down by him before the ten…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
According to the law Lev 25:25-28, if any Israelite, through poverty, would sell his possession, the next of kin (the…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Naomi - selleth a parcel of land - She was reduced to want; the immediate inheritors were extinct, and it was now open…
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
selleth The tense is perfect, and implies is resolved to sell; the sale does not take place till Rth 4:4. Cf. Gen 23:11;…