4 occurrences in 8 translations

'Closest' in the Bible

Naomi said to her daughter-in-law, “May he be blessed of the Lord who has not withdrawn his kindness to the living and to the dead.” Again Naomi said to her, “The man is our relative, he is one of our closest relatives.”

Verse ConceptsKindnessKinsman redeemerRedemption, In Everyday LifeUnkindnessLife And DeathMay God Bless!

Then he said to the closest relative, “Naomi, who has come back from the land of Moab, has to sell the piece of land which belonged to our brother Elimelech.

Verse ConceptsBuying and sellingReal EstateCommerce

The closest relative said, “I cannot redeem it for myself, because I would jeopardize my own inheritance. Redeem it for yourself; you may have my right of redemption, for I cannot redeem it.”

Verse ConceptsMarriage, Restrictions Concerning

So the closest relative said to Boaz, “Buy it for yourself.” And he removed his sandal.

Verse ConceptsContractsShoes

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Closely (88 instances)
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