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664 B
Markdown
19 lines
664 B
Markdown
## to the elders and to all the people ##
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This refers to all the people who were present at the meeting place, not to everyone in the town.
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## all that was Elimelech's and all that was Chilion's and Mahlon's ##
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This refers to all the land and possessions of Naomi's dead husband and sons.
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## raise up the name of the dead ##
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The first son that Ruth bore would be legally considered Mahlon's son and would inherit the land that Boaz bought from Naomi.
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## the name of the dead will not be cut off ##
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This could also be translated as "he will not be left without a descendent."
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## from the gate of his place ##
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"among the people of his hometown of Bethlehem" |