## 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 ##

The first son that Ruth bore would be legally considered Mahlon's son and would inherit the land that Boaz bought from Naomi.

## the name of the dead will not be cut off ##

This could also be translated as "he will not be left without a descendent."

## from the gate of his place ##

"among the people of his hometown of Bethlehem"