Ruth 4:7

Bible in Basic English 1965

Now, in earlier times this was the way in Israel when property was taken over by a near relation, or when there was a change of owner. To make the exchange certain one man took off his shoe and gave it to the other; and this was a witness in Israel.

Cross References

Ruth 4:8

So the near relation said to Boaz, Take it for yourself. And he took off his shoe.