Deuteronomy 25:8

Then the elders of his city shall call him, and speak to him: and if he stands and says, “I don’t want to take her”;

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WEBBE

Then the elders of his city shall call him, and speak to him. If he stands and says, “I don’t want to take her,”

BSB

Then the elders of his city shall summon him and speak with him. If he persists and says, “I do not want to marry her,”

ASV

Then the elders of his city shall call him, and speak unto him: and if he stand, and say, I like not to take her;

BBE

Then the responsible men of the town will send for the man, and have talk with him: and if he still says, I will not take her;

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Matthew Henry · Verses 5–12

The custom here regulated seems to have been in the Jewish law in order to keep inheritances distinct; now it is unlawful.

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