Ruth 3:12
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Yes, it is true that I am a kinsman-redeemer, but there is a redeemer nearer than I.”
A short, plain-language explanation of Ruth 3:12 goes here — the kind of answer a reader (or an AI assistant) can quote in one breath. Original meaning coming soon.
“Yes, it is true that I am a kinsman-redeemer, but there is a redeemer nearer than I.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And now it is true that I am thy near kinsman: howbeit there is a kinsman nearer than I.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And now it is true that I am a near kinsman; howbeit there is a kinsman nearer than I.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And now, surely, true, that I <FI>am<Fi> a redeemer, but also there is a redeemer nearer than I.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Ruth 3:12 — 5 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Ruth 2:20Then Naomi said to her daughter-in-law, “May he be blessed by the LORD, who has not withdrawn His kindness from the living or the dead.” Naomi continued, “The man is a close relative. He is one of our kinsman-redeemers.”
- Ruth 4:1Meanwhile, Boaz went to the gate and sat down there. Soon the kinsman-redeemer of whom he had spoken came along, and Boaz said, “Come over here, my friend, and sit down.” So he went over and sat down.
- Ruth 4:4I thought I should inform you that you may buy it back in the presence of those seated here and in the presence of the elders of my people. If you want to redeem it, do so. But if you will not redeem it, tell me so I may know, because there is no one but you to redeem it, and I am next after you.” “I will redeem it,” he replied.
- Matthew 7:12In everything, then, do to others as you would have them do to you. For this is the essence of the Law and the Prophets.
- 1 Thessalonians 4:6and no one should ever violate or exploit his brother in this regard, because the Lord will avenge all such acts, as we have already told you and solemnly warned you.
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