3. Naomi . . . selleth a parcel of land —that is, entertains the idea of selling. In her circumstances she was at liberty to part with it ( :- ). Both Naomi and Ruth had an interest in the land during their lives; but Naomi alone was mentioned, not only because she directed all the negotiations, but because the introduction of Ruth's name would awaken a suspicion of the necessity of marrying her, before the first proposition was answered. return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-4" class="com-number"
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