Ruth 4:2 cpdv — But Boaz, calling aside ten men among the elders of the city, said to them, “Sit down here.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But Boaz, calling aside ten men among the elders of the city, said to them, “Sit down here.” "

— Ruth 4:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Ruth 4 — Context

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Then Boaz went up to the gate, and he sat there. And when he had seen the kinsman passing by, whom he had previously discussed, he spoke to him, calling him by his name, “Pause for a little while, and sit down here.” He turned aside and sat down.

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But Boaz, calling aside ten men among the elders of the city, said to them, “Sit down here.”

3

They settled down, and he spoke to the kinsman, “Naomi, who has returned from the region of the Moabites, is selling part of a field of our brother Elimelech.

4

I wanted you to hear this, and to tell you in front of everyone sitting here, including the eldest of my people. If you will take possession of it by the right of kinship, buy it and possess it. But if it displeases you, you should reveal this to me, so that I will know what I have to do. For there is no near kinsman besides you, who is before me, and I am after you.” But he answered, “I will buy the field.”

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And Boaz said to him, “When buying the field, you are likewise obliged to accept the hand of the woman Ruth, the Moabite, who was the wife of the deceased, so that you may raise up the name of your near kinsman through his posterity.”

Ruth 4:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ruth 4:2 say?
Ruth 4:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But Boaz, calling aside ten men among the elders of the city, said to them, “Sit down here.” ”
Where is Ruth 4:2 in the Bible?
Ruth 4:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ruth, chapter 4, verse 2.
Who wrote Ruth?
Ruth is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel). It was written c. 1011–931 BC.
What is the book of Ruth about?
Ruth is the tender story of a Moabite widow who clings to her Israelite mother-in-law and to the LORD, and finds refuge under the wing of a kinsman-redeemer named Boaz. Set in the time of the judges, it ends with the genealogy of King David — and ultimately points toward Christ.
What are the major themes of Ruth?
Ruth explores themes including Loyalty, Redemption, Providence, Kindness, Lineage of David. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ruth 4:2.
What translation should I read Ruth 4:2 in?
Ruth 4:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ruth 4:2?
Ruth 4:2 reads (CPDV): “But Boaz, calling aside ten men among the elders of the city, said to them, “Sit down here.” ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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