So the closestrelativesaidto Boaz,"Buy[it] for yourself." And he removedhis sandal.
then his brother'swifeshall cometo him in the sightof the elders,and pullhis sandaloffhis footand spitin his face;and she shall declare,'Thusit is doneto the manwhodoes not buildup his brother'shouse.'
Now thiswas [the custom] in formertimesin Israelconcerningthe redemptionand the exchange[of land] to confirmanymatter:a manremovedhis sandaland gaveit to another;and thiswas the [manner of] attestationin Israel.
Then Boazsaidto the eldersand allthe people,"You are witnessestodaythat I have boughtfrom the handof Naomiallthat belonged to Elimelechand allthat belonged to Chilionand Mahlon.