Ruth 3:12

Free Bible Version

However, even though I'm one of your family redeemers, there's one who is more closely related than I am.

Cross References

Matthew 7:12

Treat others the way you want them to treat you. This sums up the law and the prophets.

1 Thessalonians 4:6

Don't cheat or take advantage of another Christian in these matters, for the Lord is the one who executes justice in all such things, as we've already clearly explained to you, and warned you about.

Ruth 2:20

“The Lord bless him!” Naomi exclaimed to her daughter-in-law. “He goes on showing his kindness to the living and the dead. That man is a close relative to us—a ‘family redeemer.’”

Ruth 3:11

So don't worry, my daughter. I will do everything you ask—everyone in town knows you are a woman of good character.

Ruth 3:13

Stay here tonight, and in the morning if he wants to redeem you, then fine, let him do it. But if he doesn't, then I promise you in the name of the living Lord, I will redeem you. Lie down here until morning.”

Ruth 4:1

Boaz went to the town gate, and sat down there. The family redeemer that Boaz had mentioned happened to pass by, so Boaz said to him, “Come over here, friend, and sit down.” The man came over and sat down.

Ruth 4:4

I decided I should tell you in case you want to buy it here in the presence of these elders of the people. If you want to redeem it, then go ahead. But if you don't, then tell me so I'll know, because you are first in line to redeem it, and I'm next.” “I want to redeem it,” said the family redeemer.