## translationWords

* [[en:tw:Boaz]]
* [[en:tw:Moab]]
* [[en:tw:Ruth]]
* [[en:tw:elder]]
* [[en:tw:inherit]]
* [[en:tw:name]]
* [[en:tw:peoplegroup]]
* [[en:tw:witness]]

## translationNotes

* **to the elders and to all the people** - This refers to all the people who were present at the meeting place, not to everyone in the town.
* **all that was Elimelech's and all that was Chilion's and Mahlon's** - This refers to all the land and possessions of Naomi's dead husband and sons.
* **raise up the name of the dead man** - The first son that Ruth bore would be legally considered Mahlon's son and would inherit the land that Boaz bought from Naomi.
* **so that his name will not be cut off** - AT: "so that he will not be left without a descendant."
* **from the gate of his place** - "among the people of his hometown of Bethlehem"