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Liber Ruth, 3

1. postquam autem reversa est ad socrum suam audivit ab ea filia mi quæram tibi requiem et providebo ut bene sit tibi

1. Et dixit ad eam Noemi socrus sua: “Filia mea, quaeram tibi requiem et providebo, ut bene sit tibi.

2. Booz iste cujus puellis in agro juncta es propinquus est noster et hac nocte aream hordei ventilat

2. Booz propinquus noster, cuius puellis in agro iuncta eras, ecce ipse hac nocte aream hordei ventilat.

3. lava igitur et unguere et induere cultioribus vestimentis ac descende in aream non te videat homo donec esum potumque finierit

3. Lavare igitur, ungere et induere pallio tuo ac descende in aream; non te videat homo, donec esum potumque finierit.

4. quando autem jerit ad dormiendum nota locum in quo dormiat veniesque et discoperies pallium quo operitur a parte pedum et proicies te et ibi jacebis ipse autem dicet tibi quid agere debeas

4. Quando autem ierit ad dormiendum, nota locum, in quo dormiat; veniesque et discooperies pallium, quo operitur a parte pedum, et ibi iacebis. Ipse autem dicet tibi quid agere debeas”.

5. quæ respondit quicquid præceperis faciam

5. Quae respondit: “Quidquid praeceperis, faciam”.

6. descenditque in aream et fecit omnia quæ sibi imperaverat socrus

6. Descenditque in aream et fecit omnia, quae sibi imperaverat socrus.

7. cumque comedisset Booz et bibisset et factus esset hilarior issetque ad dormiendum juxta acervum manipulorum venit abscondite et discoperto a pedibus ejus pallio se projecit

7. Cumque comedisset Booz et bibisset et factus esset hilarior issetque ad dormiendum in extrema parte acervi manipulorum, venit abscondite et, discooperto a pedibus eius pallio, se proiecit.

8. et ecce nocte jam media expavit homo et conturbatus est viditque mulierem jacentem ad pedes suos

8. Et ecce, nocte iam media, expavit homo et erexit se viditque mulierem iacentem ad pedes suos.

9. et ait illi quæ es illaque respondit ego sum Ruth ancilla tua expande pallium tuum super famulam tuam quia propinquus es

9. Et ait illi: “Quae es?”. Illaque respondit: “Ego sum Ruth ancilla tua. Expande pallium tuum super famulam tuam, quia tibi est ius redemptionis”.

10. et ille benedicta inquit es Domino filia et priorem misericordiam posteriore superasti quia non es secuta juvenes pauperes sive divites

10. Et ille: “Benedicta, inquit, es a Domino, filia; et priorem pietatem posteriore superasti, quia non es secuta iuvenes pauperes sive divites.

11. noli ergo metuere sed quicquid dixeris mihi faciam tibi scit enim omnis populus qui habitat intra portas urbis meæ mulierem te esse virtutis

11. Noli ergo metuere, sed, quidquid dixeris mihi, faciam tibi; scit enim omnis populus, qui habitat intra portas urbis meae, mulierem te esse fortem.

12. nec abnuo me propinquum sed est alius me propinquior

12. Nec abnuo me propinquum, sed est alius me propinquior.

13. quiesce hac nocte et facto mane si te voluerit propinquitatis jure retinere bene res acta est sin autem ille noluerit ego te absque ulla dubitatione suscipiam vivit Dominus dormi usque mane

13. Quiesce hac nocte et, facto mane, si te voluerit propinquitatis iure suscipere, bene, suscipiat; sin autem ille noluerit, vivit Dominus, ego te absque ulla dubitatione suscipiam! Dormi usque mane”.

14. dormivit itaque ad pedes ejus usque ad noctis abscessum surrexitque antequam homines se cognoscerent mutuo et dixit Booz cave ne quis noverit quod huc veneris

14. Dormivit itaque ad pedes eius usque ad noctis abscessum. Surrexitque, antequam homines se cognoscerent mutuo, et dixit Booz: “Cave, ne quis noverit quod huc veneris”.

15. et rursum expande inquit palliolum tuum quo operiris et tene utraque manu qua extendente et tenente mensus est sex modios hordei et posuit super eam quæ portans ingressa est civitatem

15. Et rursum: “Expande, inquit, palliolum tuum, quo operiris, et tene utraque manu”. Qua extendente et tenente, mensus est sex modios hordei et posuit super eam; quae portans ingressa est civitatem

16. et venit ad socrum suam quæ dixit ei quid egisti filia narravitque ei omnia quæ sibi fecisset homo

16. et venit ad socrum suam. Quae dixit ei: “Quid egisti, filia?”. Narravitque ei omnia, quae sibi fecisset homo,

17. et ait ecce sex modios hordei dedit mihi et ait nolo vacuam te reverti ad socrum tuam

17. et ait: “Ecce sex modios hordei dedit mihi et ait: “Nolo vacuam te reverti ad socrum tuam”.

18. dixitque Nœmi expecta filia donec videamus quem res exitum habeat neque enim cessabit homo nisi conpleverit quod locutus est

18. Dixitque Noemi: “Exspecta, filia, donec videamus quem res exitum habeat; neque enim cessabit homo, nisi compleverit hodie, quod locutus est”.



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Footnotes:

3:1-4 - Naomi directs Ruth to seek Boaz as a redeemer, following Israelite custom. This act of seeking redemption is central to the story and to the understanding of divine mercy and restoration (see also Leviticus 25:25 and Deuteronomy 25:5-6).

3:7-9 - Ruth approaches Boaz, asking him to redeem her. This scene highlights Ruth’s humility and the importance of courage in seeking justice and providential care (see also Isaiah 54:5 and Matthew 11:28-30).

3:10-11 - Boaz commends Ruth for her loyalty and commitment, promising to resolve the issue of redemption. This demonstrates Boaz's integrity and his desire to do what is right, following God's law (see also Proverbs 31:10-11 and James 1:27).

3:12-13 - Boaz reveals that there is another, closer relative who has the right to redeem Ruth first, but promises to resolve the matter. This demonstrates the importance of justice and order in the Israelite community (see also Deuteronomy 21:15-17 and Matthew 5:37).

3:15-18 - Boaz provides Ruth with a generous supply of barley and sends it back to Naomi. This act of provision symbolizes God's care in every situation and the assurance that He never abandons His own (see also Philippians 4:19 and Psalm 23:1).

Verses related to Liber Ruth, 3:

Ruth chapter 3 recounts a pivotal moment in redemptive history. How do courage and integrity shape destiny? This intriguing text describes the nocturnal encounter between Ruth and Boaz at the threshing floor. The chapter addresses topics such as female initiative, male honor and the delicacy of interpersonal relationships. Ruth 3 illustrates how trust in God can lead us to act boldly and wisely. Explore with us five biblical passages that illuminate the complex themes of this significant chapter.

Proverbs 31:10: "An exemplary wife; happy whoever finds it! It is much more valuable than rubies." - It reflects Boaz's recognition of Ruth's noble character.

1 Corinthians 13:7: "Everything suffers, everything believes, everything hopes, everything supports." - It illustrates Ruth's patience and hope in following Naomi's plan.

Ephesians 5:8: "You were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light." - It reflects the integrity of Ruth and Boaz, acting with honor even in the dark of night.

Proverbs 12:22: "The Lord hates lying lips, but delights in those who speak the truth." - It echoes Boaz's honesty in recognizing another closer redeeming kinsman.

James 1:27: "The religion that God, our Father, accepts as pure and immaculate is this: taking care of orphans and widows in their difficulties and not allowing oneself to be corrupted by the world." - It reflects Boaz's actions in caring for Ruth and Naomi, both widows.

FAQ:

What did Naomi direct Ruth to do regarding Boaz?

Naomi instructed Ruth to prepare herself and go to Boaz at night and lie at his feet as a sign that she wanted him to redeem her. (Ruth 3:1-4)

How did Boaz react to Ruth's request to be her redeemer?

Boaz was impressed by Ruth’s virtue and agreed to be her redeemer, but he explained that another relative had priority. (Ruth 3:10-13)

Why did Boaz praise Ruth for her attitude?

Boaz praised Ruth for her loyalty and wisdom in choosing to seek a redeemer within the family, demonstrating respect for tradition. (Ruth 3:10-11)

What was Boaz’s gesture to ensure Ruth’s safety?

Boaz instructed Ruth to stay overnight for her protection, and before he left, he gave her a large quantity of grain as a gift for Naomi. (Ruth 3:14-15)

How did Naomi react to Ruth's return after her night with Boaz?

Naomi was pleased to learn that Boaz had promised to care for Ruth, and she instructed her to wait patiently until he resolved the issue of the redeemer. (Ruth 3:18)


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