Parallel Strong's Holman Christian Standard BibleAt an earlier period in Israel, a man removed his sandal and gave it to the other party in order to make any matter legally binding concerning the right of redemption or the exchange of property. This was the method of legally binding a transaction in Israel.
New American Standard BibleNow this was [the custom] in former times in Israel concerning the redemption and the exchange [of land] to confirm any matter: a man removed his sandal and gave it to another; and this was the [manner of] attestation in Israel.
King James BibleNow 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. Parallel Verses International Standard VersionDuring Israel's earlier history, all things concerning redeeming or changing inheritances were confirmed by a man taking off his sandal and giving it to the other party, thereby creating a public record in Israel.
American Standard VersionNow this was the custom in former time in Israel concerning redeeming and concerning exchanging, to confirm all things: a man drew off his shoe, and gave it to his neighbor; and this was the manner of attestation in Israel.
Young's Literal Translation And this is formerly in Israel for redemption and for changing, to establish anything: a man hath drawn off his sandal, and given it to his neighbour, and this is the testimony in Israel. Links Ruth 4:7 • Ruth 4:7 NIV • Ruth 4:7 NLT • Ruth 4:7 ESV • Ruth 4:7 NASB • Ruth 4:7 KJV • Ruth 4:7 Commentaries • Ruth 4:7 Bible Apps • Ruth 4:7 Biblia Paralela • Ruth 4:7 Chinese Bible • Ruth 4:7 French Bible • Ruth 4:7 German Bible
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