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-# to the elders and to all the people
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-This refers to all the people who were present at the meeting place, not to everyone in the town.
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 # all that was Elimelek's and all that was Kilion's and Mahlon's
 
 This refers to all the land and possessions of Naomi's dead husband and sons.
 
-# from the hand of Naomi
-
-The hand of Naomi represents Naomi. She was responsible for the money exchange. Alternate translation: "from Naomi" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-synecdoche]])
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