Ruth 3:12
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
And now it is true that I am your near kinsman: however, there is a kinsman nearer than I.
American King James Version (AKJV)
And now it is true that I am your near kinsman: however, there is a kinsman nearer than I.
American Standard Version (ASV)
And now it is true that I am a near kinsman; howbeit there is a kinsman nearer than I.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
Now it is true that I am a near relation: but there is a relation nearer than I.
Webster's Revision
And now it is true that I am thy near kinsman: yet there is a kinsman nearer than I.
World English Bible
Now it is true that I am a near kinsman; however there is a kinsman nearer than I.
English Revised Version (ERV)
And now it is true that I am a near kinsman: howbeit there is a kinsman nearer than I.
Clarke's Ruth 3:12 Bible Commentary
There is a kinsman nearer than I-- It is very likely that Naomi was not acquainted with this circumstance. Some have supposed that there was a brother of Elimelech remaining, who was nearer than Boaz, who is supposed to have been only a nephew; the former, therefore, must have a prior right.
Barnes's Ruth 3:12 Bible Commentary
By "kinsman," understand the גאל gā'al (Ruth 2:20 note).
