Ruth 4:5
“Then said Boaz, What day thou buyest the field of the hand of Naomi, thou must buy it also of Ruth the Moabitess, the wife of the dead, to raise up the name of the dead upon his inheritance.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Then said Boaz,.... In order to try the kinsman, whether he would abide by his resolution, he acquaints him with what he…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Observe the action of the Levirate law. If there had been no one interested but Naomi, she would have sold the land…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Thou must buy it also of Ruth - More properly, Thou wilt also acquire Ruth. Thou canst not get the land without taking…
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
thou must buy it also of Ruth The text is certainly wrong, for it gives a misleading sense; with a small change read as…
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