Ruth 4:8

One verse, with its study helps gathered in one place.

TEXT EDITION

Ruth 4:8

8Therefore the kinsman said unto Boaz, Buy it for thee. So he drew off his shoe.

ENSURE CONTEXTUALIZATION

Add surrounding context

Extend this passage one adjacent verse at a time.

＋ Add previous verseRuth 4:7Now 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.＋ Add next verseRuth 4:9¶ 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.

Read in full chapter⚑ Report an issue

QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS VERSE?

Ask a Local Pastor

Find a nearby pastor committed to holding fast the faithful word, then use the public contact information to begin a real conversation. Nothing is sent or stored for you.

DEFINED WORDS

Ruth 4:8

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

kinsman

↗

A man of the same race or family; one related by blood.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

Full definition Concordance

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

said

↗

Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

Full definition Concordance

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Buy

↗

To obtain by payment or at a price; to purchase or acquire.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

Full definition Concordance

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

shoe

↗

A covering worn on the foot.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

Full definition Concordance

CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION

Still have questions? Ask a Local Pastor.

See public contact information for nearby churches. You decide whether to call, email, or visit.