Ruth 4:8

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

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

Cross References

Deuteronomy 25:9

then his brother’s wife must come to him in front of the leaders. She must take his sandal off his foot and spit in his face. She must say, ‘This is being done to the man who will not give his brother a son!’

Ruth 4:7

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.

Ruth 4:9

Then Boaz said to the elders and all the people, “You are witnesses today that I am buying from Naomi everything that belonged to Elimelech, Kilion, and Mahlon.