Ruth 4:7 in Yalunka
7 Nba, na waxatini benun muxune xa yelin sare sodeni hanma benun e xa e yii seene masara e bode yi, keden yi a sankidin bama nɛn a sanni yamaan tagi, a yi a so boden yii naxan a seen sarama a ma. Na waxatini Isirayila kaane yi a yitama nɛn nayi fa fala feen birin bata ɲan e tagi.
Other Translations
King James Version (KJV)
Now this was the manner in former time in Israel concerning redeeming and concerning changing, for to confirm all things; a man plucked off his shoe, and gave it to his neighbor: and this was a testimony in Israel.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Now this was `the custom' in former time in Israel concerning redeeming and concerning exchanging, to confirm all things: a man drew off his shoe, and gave it to his neighbor; and this was the `manner of' attestation in Israel.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
Now, in earlier times this was the way in Israel when property was taken over by a near relation, or when there was a change of owner. To make the exchange certain one man took off his shoe and gave it to the other; and this was a witness in Israel.
Darby English Bible (DBY)
Now this [was the custom] in former time in Israel concerning redemption and concerning exchange, to confirm the whole matter: a man drew off his sandal, and gave it to his neighbour, and this was the [mode of] attestation in Israel.
Webster's Bible (WBT)
Now this was the manner in former time in Israel concerning redeeming and concerning changing, for confirming all things; a man plucked off his shoe, and gave it to his neighbor: and this was a testimony in Israel.
World English Bible (WEB)
Now this was [the custom] in former time in Israel concerning redeeming and concerning exchanging, to confirm all things: a man drew off his shoe, and gave it to his neighbor; and this was the [manner of] attestation in Israel.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
And this `is' formerly in Israel for redemption and for changing, to establish anything: a man hath drawn off his sandal, and given `it' to his neighbour, and this `is' the testimony in Israel.