Ruth 4:4

The Scriptures 1998

“And I thought that I should disclose it to you, saying, ‘Buy it back in the presence of the inhabitants and the elders of my people. If you do redeem it, redeem it. But if you do not redeem it, inform me, so that I know. For there is no one but you to redeem it, and I am next after you.’ ” And he said, “I redeem it.”

Cross References

Genesis 23:11

“No, my master, listen to me! I shall give you the field and the cave that is in it. I shall give it to you in the presence of the sons of my people. I shall give it to you. Bury your dead!”

Genesis 23:18

to Aḇ

Jeremiah 32:25

‘Yet You, O Master יהוה, have said to me, “Buy the field for silver, and take witnesses”! although the city has been given into the hand of the Chaldeans.’ ”

Romans 12:17

Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is right in the sight of all men.

2 Corinthians 8:21

For we provide what is right, not only in the sight of יהוה, but also in the sight of men.

Deuteronomy 25:8

“The elders of his city shall then call him and speak to him, and he shall stand and say, ‘I have no desire to take her,’

Philippians 4:8

For the rest, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is righteous, whatever is clean, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good report, if there is any uprightness and if there is any praise – think on these.

Ruth 2:20

And Naʽ

Ruth 3:12

“And now, it is true that I am your redeemer. However, there is a redeemer nearer than I.

Ruth 3:9

And he said, “Who are you?” And she answered, “I am Ruth, your female servant. Now you shall spread your covering over your female servant – for you are a redeemer.”