Ruth 4:7

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Then he gave Boaz something to show that he was serious. During that time in Israel, when people bought property, one person took off a sandal and gave it to the other person. This was like signing an agreement.

Cross References

Ruth 4:8

So when the close relative said to Boaz, “You buy the land,” he took off his sandal and gave it to Boaz.