Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Now in former times in Israel, concerning the redemption or exchange of property, to make any matter legally binding a man would remove his sandal and give it to the other party, and this was a confirmation in Israel.
World English Bible (WEB)
Now this was the custom in former time in Israel concerning redeeming and concerning exchanging, to confirm all things: a man took off his shoe, and gave it to his neighbor; and this was the way of attestation in Israel.
Strong's King James
Now this was the manner in former time{H6440} in Israel{H3478} concerning redeeming{H1353} and concerning changing{H8545}, for to confirm{H6965}{(H8763)} all things{H1697}; a man{H376} plucked off{H8025}{(H8804)} his shoe{H5275}, and gave{H5414}{(H8804)} it to his neighbour{H7453}: and this was a testimony{H8584} in Israel{H3478}.
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Young's Literal Translation
And this is formerly in Israel for redemption and for changing, to establish anything: a man hath drawn off his sandal, and given it to his neighbour, and this is the testimony in Israel.
