Moreover Ruth the Moabitess, the wife of Mahlon, have I purchased to be my wife, to raise up the name of the dead upon his inheritance, that the name of the dead be not cut off from among his brethren, and from the gate of his place: ye are witnesses this day.
También he tomado a Rut la moabita, que fue esposa de Mahlón, para que sea mi esposa. De esta manera puedo continuar el nombre de familia de su esposo difunto y mantener su propiedad en la familia, para que su nombre no sea olvidado entre sus parientes o en su pueblo natal. Todos ustedes son testigos de esto hoy.
Booz se casa con Rut para preservar el nombre y la herencia de su esposo difunto, con todos como testigos.
📚 Contexto Histórico
In the time of the Judges in ancient Israel, family inheritance and lineage were crucial, so customs like levirate marriage allowed a close relative to marry a widow and continue the deceased husband's name and property. In Ruth 4:10, Boaz is publicly affirming his role as the kinsman-redeemer by marrying Ruth, the Moabite widow of Mahlon, to preserve Mahlon's legacy and ensure his name is not forgotten in the community. This transaction occurs at the city gate, which served as the public forum for legal and social matters, with witnesses to make it binding.
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