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Ruth 4:7
- Variant Count: 1

(Now in earlier times in Israel,aefor the redemption and transfer of property to become final, one party took off his sandal and gave it to the other. This was the method of legalizing transactions in Israel.)

Ruth 4:7
- Variant Count: 1 (2%)

(Now in earlier times in Israel, for the redemption and transfer of property to become final, one party took off his sandal and gave it to the other. This was the method of legalizing transactions in Israel.)

Ruth 4:8
- Variant Count: 3

So the kinsman-redeemer said to Boaz, "Buy it yourself." And he removed his sandal.

Ruth 4:8
- Variant Count: 4 (26%)

So the guardian-redeemer said to Boaz, "Buy it yourself." And he removed his sandal.

Ruth 4:9
- Variant Count: 2

Then Boaz announced to the elders and all the people, "Today you are witnesses that I have bought from Naomi all the property of Elimelech, Kilion and Mahlon.

Ruth 4:9
- Variant Count: 3 (10%)

Then Boaz announced to the elders and all the people, "Today you are witnesses that I have bought from Naomi all the property of Elimelek, Kilion and Mahlon.

Ruth 4:10
- Variant Count: 4

I have also acquired Ruth the Moabitess, Mahlon's widow, as my wife, in order to maintain the name of the dead with his property, so that his name will not disappear from among his family or from the town records. Today you are witnesses!"

Ruth 4:10
- Variant Count: 4 (9%)

I have also acquired Ruth the Moabite, Mahlon's widow, as my wife, in order to maintain the name of the dead with his property, so that his name will not disappear from among his family or from his hometown. Today you are witnesses!"

Ruth 4:11
- Variant Count: 3

Then the elders and all those at the gate said, "We are witnesses. May the LORD make the woman who is coming into your home like Rachel and Leah, who together built up the house of Israel. May you have standing in Ephrathah and be famous in Bethlehem.

Ruth 4:11
- Variant Count: 4 (8%)

Then the elders and all the people at the gate said, "We are witnesses. May the Lord make the woman who is coming into your home like Rachel and Leah, who together built up the family of Israel. May you have standing in Ephrathah and be famous in Bethlehem.

Ruth 4:12
- Variant Count: 1

Through the offspring the LORD gives you by this young woman, may your family be like that of Perez, whom Tamar bore to Judah."

Ruth 4:12
- Variant Count: 2 (8%)

Through the offspring the Lord gives you by this young woman, may your family be like that of Perez, whom Tamar bore to Judah."

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