Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And the kinsman said, I cannot redeem it for myself, lest I mar mine own inheritance: redeem thou my right to thyself; for I cannot redeem it.

I cannot

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Bible References

I cannot

Ruth 4:6
The near relative said: I am not able to redeem it for myself, for fear of damaging the heritage I have. You may do it in my place, for I am not able to do it myself.

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Leviticus 25:25
If any of you Israelites become so poor that you are forced to sell your property, your closest relative must buy it back.