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Ruth 3

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 3 of 4

1 And her mother-in-law Naomi said to her, My daughter, do I not seek rest for you, that it may be well with you?

2 And now, is not Boaz of our kindred, with whose young women you have been? Behold, he is winnowing the threshing floor of barley tonight.

3 And you shall bathe, and anoint yourself, and put your garments on you, and go down to the threshing floor. Do not let yourself be known to the man until he has finished eating and drinking.

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Chapter Summary

By Naomi's instruction, 5 Ruth lies at Boaz's feet. 8 Boaz acknowledges the right of a kinsman. 14 He sends her away with six measures of barley.

Key Hebrew Words

רֵעֵ֑ friend H7453 · TWOT 2186a
כְנָפֶ֨ wing H3671 · TWOT 1003a
צִוַּ֖תָּ lay charge H6680 · TWOT 1887
לִבּ֔ Leb Qamay H3820 · TWOT 1071a
יַחְפֹּ֧ץ bend down H2654 · TWOT 713

People & Context

Naomi's Plan

Naomi instructed Ruth to bathe, anoint herself, put on garments, and secretly go down to Boaz at the threshing floor.

Ruth Uncovers Feet

Ruth went to the floor, waited until Boaz had eaten and fallen asleep, uncovered his feet, and lay down.

Boaz Wakes

In the middle of the night, Boaz trembled, turned, and discovered a woman lying at his feet.

Timeline

Naomi's Plan

Naomi instructed Ruth to bathe, anoint herself, put on garments, and secretly go down to Boaz at the threshing floor.

Ruth 3:1-4
Ruth Uncovers Feet

Ruth went to the floor, waited until Boaz had eaten and fallen asleep, uncovered his feet, and lay down.

Ruth 3:5-7
Boaz Wakes

In the middle of the night, Boaz trembled, turned, and discovered a woman lying at his feet.

Ruth 3:8-9

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