Rut 4:3-5 | JFB | STEP | 3. Naomi ... selleth a parcel of land-- that is, entertains the idea of selling. In her circumstances she was at liberty to part with it ( ). Both Naomi and Ruth had an interest in the land during their lives; but Naomi alone was mentioned, not only because she directed all the negotiations, but because the introduction of Ruth's name would awaken a suspicion of the necessity of marrying her, before the first proposition was answered.

‏ Ruth 4:3-5

3. Naomi ... selleth a parcel of land--that is, entertains the idea of selling. In her circumstances she was at liberty to part with it (Le 25:25). Both Naomi and Ruth had an interest in the land during their lives; but Naomi alone was mentioned, not only because she directed all the negotiations, but because the introduction of Ruth's name would awaken a suspicion of the necessity of marrying her, before the first proposition was answered.

4. there is none to redeem it beside thee; and I am after thee--(See on De 25:5). The redemption of the land of course involved a marriage with Ruth, the widow of the former owner.