Ruth 4:5
The Scripture
(5) Then said Boaz, What day thou buyest the field of the hand of Naomi, thou must buy it also of Ruth the Moabitess, the wife of the dead, to raise up the name of the dead upon his inheritance.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In Ruth chapter 4 Boaz proposes to redeem Ruth’s inheritance, and she accepts his offer, showing her loyalty to her mother‑in‑law. The chapter also records her marriage to Boaz, which fulfills the covenant promise of the land. This passage highlights themes of faithfulness, divine justice, and the importance of honoring covenants.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ruth 3:12Ruth 3:13Genesis 38:8Deuteronomy 25:5Deuteronomy 25:6Matthew 22:24Luke 20:28
Related verses (shared words)
Ruth 2:2Jeremiah 32:8Numbers 33:54Numbers 36:3Numbers 36:4Ruth 4:10