KJV ORIGINAL
And Boaz said unto the elders, and unto all the people, Ye are witnesses this day, that I have bought all that was Elimelech’s, and all that was Chilion’s and Mahlon’s, of the hand of Naomi.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then Boaz said to the elders and all the people, 'You are all witnesses today that I have purchased everything that belonged to Elimelech, and everything that belonged to Chilion and Mahlon, from Naomi.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Boaz is publicly declaring that he has legally purchased all the property and possessions that belonged to Naomi's deceased husband and sons.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient Israel, when a man died without male heirs, his property could be sold to provide for his widow. This transaction required witnesses to make it legally binding. Boaz was following the proper legal procedures of his time by making this public declaration before the town elders and citizens.
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