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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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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Observe the action of the Levirate law. If Naomi had been the only interested party, she would have sold the land unencumbered by any condition, as…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

What day ... —When the person had been bought out to whom Naomi had sold the land (this sale lasting until the Year of Jubilee wou…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Then said Boaz
In order to try the kinsman, whether he would abide by his resolution, he acquaints him with what he …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

This matter depended on the laws given by Moses about inheritances, and undoubtedly the whole was settled in the regular and legal manner. This kin…

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