1 But afterwards, when she returned to her mother-in-law, Naomi said to her: “My daughter, I will seek rest for you, and I will provide so that it may be well with you.
2 This Boaz, whose young women you joined in the field, is our near relative, and this night he will winnow the threshing floor of barley.
3 Therefore, wash and anoint yourself, and put on your decorative garments, and go down to the threshing floor, but do not let the man see you, while he finishes eating and drinking.
4 But when he goes sleep, observe the place where he sleeps. And you will approach and lift up the covering, the part which covers near his feet, and lay yourself down, and sleep there; but he will tell you what you are obliged to do.”
5 She answered, “I will do everything as you have instructed.”
6 And she went down to the threshing floor, and she did everything that her mother-in-law had commanded her.
7 And when Boaz had finished eating and drinking, and he was merry, and he had gone to sleep by the pile of sheaves, she approached secretly, and, lifting the covering near his feet, she laid herself down.
8 And behold, when it was the middle of the night, the man became frightened and confused, and he saw a woman lying near his feet.
9 And he said to her, “Who are you?” And she answered, “I am Ruth, your handmaid. Spread your covering over your servant, for you are a near relative.”
10 And he said, “You are blessed by the Lord, daughter, and you have excelled beyond your earlier benevolence, because you have not followed young men, whether poor or rich.
11 Therefore, do not be afraid, but whatever you decide about me, I will accomplish for you. For all the people, who dwell within the gates of my city, know that you are a virtuous woman.
12 Neither do I deny myself to be a near relative, but there is another nearer than I.
13 Be at peace for this night. And when morning arrives, if he is willing to uphold the law of kinship for you, things will turn out well; but if he is not willing, then, I will take you, without any doubt, as the Lord lives. Sleep until morning.”
14 And so she slept by his feet until the night was ending. And she arose before men could inquire of one another. And Boaz said, “Be careful, lest someone know that you came here.”
15 And again he said, “Spread your mantle that covers you, and hold it with both hands.” As she extended it and held it, he measured six measures of barley and placed it upon her. Carrying it, she went into the city.
16 And she came to her mother-in-law, who said to her: “What have you been doing, daughter?” And she explained to her all that the man had accomplished for her.
17 And she said, “Behold, he gave me six measures of barley, for he said, ‘I am not willing to have you return empty to your mother-in-law.’ ”
18 And Naomi said, “Wait, daughter, until we see how things will turn out. For the man will not rest until he has accomplished what he said.”
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Chapter 3 of Ruth's book tells Naomi's plan to ensure a safe future for Ruth, her daughter -in -law. She instructs Ruth dressing in her best clothes and perfums, before going to the field where Boaz, close to Naomi, is sleeping. Ruth then lies up at her feet and covers him with his cloak, symbolizing his request to cover her with his protection and love. The following five verses, in order of proximity to the themes of the chapter, were selected to illustrate the theme of the book:
Psalm 17:8: "Protect me as the girl of your eyes; hide me in the shadow of your wings." This verse talks about divine protection and the need to trust God to find security and refuge. It is relevant to the situation of Ruth, who seeks protection and security in Boaz.
Proverbs 31:10-11: "Virtuous woman, who will find her? Her value exceeds Rubis. The heart of her husband trusts her, and there will be no shortage of gain." This verse describes the qualities of a virtuous woman, including her confidence and value to her husband. It is relevant to the relationship between Ruth and Boaz, which begins to develop in this chapter.
Songs 2:3: "As a apple tree between the trees of the forest, so is my beloved among the boys. I seat your shadow with great pleasure, and your fruit is sweet to my taste buds." This verse describes the love and protection offered by a beloved, which is relevant to the developing relationship between Ruth and Boaz.
Genesis 24:12-14: "O Lord, God of my Lord Abraham, give me your goodness today and give success to my mission. Here I am, next to the source of water, and the daughters of the men of this city are going out to Search for water. Make the girl to whom I say, 'Please include the pitcher for me to drink,' and to answer, 'I will also give your camels water,' whether you are chosen by you for the servant Isaac . Thus I will know that you have shown kindness to my Lord. " This verse talks about the prayer of a servant in search of a wife to his master. It is relevant to the situation where Boaz finds herself, looking for a wife and heiress for her property.
Proverbs 18:22: "Whoever finds a wife finds something excellent; received a blessing from the Lord." This verse highlights the importance of choosing a good wife, who is a blessing from God. It is relevant to Boaz's search for a wife and Ruth's decision to become his suitor.
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