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Berean Standard Bible

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

Ruth 3:12

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Study note

Ruth has asked Boaz to spread his protection over her as a family redeemer. Boaz acknowledges the claim and raises a complication.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

And now it is true that I am thy near kinsman: howbeit 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.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Now it is true that I am a near relation: but there is a relation nearer than I.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y ahora, aunque es cierto que yo soy pariente cercano, con todo eso hay pariente más cercano que yo.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Sólo hay un problema. Es verdad que yo soy un pariente cercano, pero hay alguien que está más estrechamente emparentado contigo.

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