(A)Then the redeemer said, “I cannot redeem it for myself, lest I impair my own inheritance. Take my right of redemption yourself, for I cannot redeem it.”

(B)Now this was the custom in former times in Israel concerning redeeming and exchanging: to confirm a transaction, the one drew off his sandal and gave it to the other, and this was the manner of attesting in Israel. So when the redeemer said to Boaz, “Buy it for yourself,” he drew off his sandal.

Read full chapter

Bible Gateway Recommends

Psalms, ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal
Psalms, ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal
Retail: $11.99
Our Price: $7.99
Save: $4.00 (33%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
ESV Personal-Size Study Bible, TruTone, Olive Celtic Cross Design
ESV Personal-Size Study Bible, TruTone, Olive Celtic Cross Design
Retail: $64.99
Our Price: $27.99
Save: $37.00 (57%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
Revelation, ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal
Revelation, ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal
Retail: $5.99
Our Price: $3.99
Save: $2.00 (33%)
ESV Personal Reference Bible (Cloth over Board, Blue Flora), Blue
ESV Personal Reference Bible (Cloth over Board, Blue Flora), Blue
Retail: $29.99
Our Price: $7.99
Save: $22.00 (73%)
4.0 of 5.0 stars