Ruth 4:7
“Now this was the manner in former time in Israel concerning redeeming and concerning changing, for to confirm all things; a man plucked off his shoe, and gave it to his neighbour: and this was a testimony in Israel.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Now this was the manner in former time in Israel concerning redeeming,.... It is a custom, and not a law, that seems…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
In former time in Israel - Showing that the custom was obsolete in the writer’s days. The letter of the law (see the…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
A man plucked off his shoe - The law of such a case is given at large in Deu 25:5-9. It was simply this: If a brother,…
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
in former time in Israel Cf. 1Sa 9:9, which begins similarly. Driver (Introd.8, p. 455) thinks that the present verse is…