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Barnes' Notes on Ruth 4:7

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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In former time in Israel - Showing that the custom was obsolete in the writer’s days. The letter of the law (see the marginal reference) was not strictly followed. It was thought sufficient for the man to pull off his own shoe and give it to the man to whom he ceded his right, in the presence of the elders of his city. return to 'Top of Page'
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