Ruth 4:6-8

Revised Geneva Translation

⁶ And the kinsman answered, “I cannot redeem it; lest I destroy my own inheritance. I give my right to you, for I cannot redeem it.”

⁷ Now this was the custom in ancient Israel concerning redeeming, changing and establishing all things: a man took off his shoe and gave it to his neighbor. And this was a sure witness in Israel.

⁸ Therefore, the kinsman said to Boaz, “Buy it for yourself.” And he took off his shoe.