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Ruth 3:12

Now it is true that I am a near kinsman. However, there is a kinsman nearer than I.

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Ruth 3:12 in other translations

KJV King James Version

And now it is true that I am thy near kinsman: howbeit there is a kinsman nearer than I.

BSB Berean Standard Bible

Yes, it is true that I am a kinsman-redeemer, but there is a redeemer nearer than I.

NHEB New Heart English Bible

Now it is true that I am a redeeming kinsman; however there is a redeemer closer than I am.

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In context

9 He said, “Who are you?” She answered, “I am Ruth your servant. Therefore spread the corner of your garment over your servant; for you are a near kinsman.”

10 He said, “You are blessed by the LORD, my daughter. You have shown more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, because you didn’t follow young men, whether poor or rich.

11 Now, my daughter, don’t be afraid. I will do to you all that you say; for all the city of my people knows that you are a worthy woman.

12 Now it is true that I am a near kinsman. However, there is a kinsman nearer than I.

13 Stay this night, and in the morning, if he will perform for you the part of a kinsman, good. Let him do the kinsman’s duty. But if he will not do the duty of a kinsman for you, then I will do the duty of a kinsman for you, as the LORD lives. Lie down until the morning.”

14 She lay at his feet until the morning, then she rose up before one could discern another. For he said, “Let it not be known that the woman came to the threshing floor.”

15 He said, “Bring the mantle that is on you, and hold it.” She held it; and he measured six measures of barley, and laid it on her; then he went into the city.

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