8 Then the elders of his town shall summon him and talk to him. If he persists in saying, "I do not want to marry her,"
8 Then the elders of his city shall call him, and speak unto him: and if he stand to it, and say, I like not to take her;
8 Then the elders of his city shall call him and speak to him, and if he persists, saying, 'I do not wish to take her,'
8 Then the leaders will call for the brother and confront him. If he stands there defiant and says, "I don't want her,"
8 Then the elders of his city shall call him and speak to him. But if he stands firm and says, 'I do not want to take her,'
8 The elders of the town will then summon him and talk with him. If he still refuses and says, 'I don't want to marry her,'
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Deuteronomy 25:8
Commentary on Deuteronomy 25:5-12
(Read Deuteronomy 25:5-12)
The custom here regulated seems to have been in the Jewish law in order to keep inheritances distinct; now it is unlawful.