Ruth.4.8

Ruth 4:8

KJV

Therefore the kinsman said unto Boaz, Buy it for thee. So he drew off his shoe.

Boaz Redeems Ruth

Cross References

Deuteronomy 25:9

KJV

Then shall his brother’s wife come unto him in the presence of the elders, and loose his shoe from off his foot, and spit in his face, and shall answer and say, So shall it be done unto that man that will not build up his brother’s house.

Widowhood and Marriage

Ruth 4:7

KJV

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.

Boaz Redeems Ruth

Ruth 4:9

KJV

¶ And Boaz said unto the elders, and unto all the people, Ye are witnesses this day, that I have bought all that was Elimelech’s, and all that was Chilion’s and Mahlon’s, of the hand of Naomi.