Ruth 4:2 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

Then Boaz chose ten men who were leaders of that city and said, "Sit here." So they also sat down.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

And he took ten men of the elders of the city, and said, Sit ye down here. And they sat down.

ASV:

And he took ten men of the elders of the city, and said, Sit ye down here. And they sat down.

BBE:

Then he got ten of the responsible men of the town, and said, Be seated here. And they took their seats.

DBY:

And he took ten men of the elders of the city, and said, Sit down here. And they sat down.

ERV:

And he took ten men of the elders of the city, and said, Sit ye down here. And they sat down.

JPS:

And he took ten men of the elders of the city, and said: 'Sit ye down here.' And they sat down.

WBS:

And he took ten men of the elders of the city, and said, Sit ye down here. And they sat down.

WEB:

He took ten men of the elders of the city, and said, "Sit down here." They sat down.

YLT:

And he taketh ten men of the elders of the city, and saith, 'Sit down here;' and they sit down.

Ruth 4:2 Cross References

XREF:

1 Kings 21:8 So she wrote letters in Ahab's name and sealed them with his seal, and sent letters to the elders and to the nobles who were living with Naboth in his city.

Proverbs 31:23 Her husband is known in the gates, When he sits among the elders of the land. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

WES:

4:2 Ten men - To be witnesses: for though two or three witnesses were sufficient, yet in weightier matters they used more. And ten was the usual number among the Jews, in causes of matrimony and divorce, and translation of inheritances; who were both judges of the causes, and witnesses of the fact.

MHC:

4:1-8 This matter depended on the laws given by Moses about inheritances, and doubtless the whole was settled in the regular and legal manner. This kinsman, when he heard the conditions of the bargain, refused it. In like manner many are shy of the great redemption; they are not willing to espouse religion; they have heard well of it, and have nothing to say against it; they will give it their good word, but they are willing to part with it, and cannot be bound to it, for fear of marring their own inheritance in this world. The right was resigned to Boaz. Fair and open dealing in all matters of contract and trade, is what all must make conscience of, who would approve themselves true Israelites, without guile. Honesty will be found the best policy.

CONC:

Elders Got Responsible Sat Seated Seats Sit Taketh Ten Town

Boaz City Elders Responsible Sat Seated Seats Sit Ten

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