1 Later Naomi talked to Ruth: "My daughter, is it not my duty to see you settled in a home where you will be well provided for?
2 And is not Boaz, who has treated you kindly with his maidservants, a close relative of ours? Tonight at the threshing floor, he will be winnowing barley.
3 So bathe and perfume yourself, then put on your best clothes and go down to the threshing floor. But don't make yourself known to him till he has finished eating and drinking.
4 Take note of the place where he lies down to sleep. Then go, uncover his feet and lie down there. He will tell you what to do."
5 Ruth answered, "I will do as you say."
6 She went down to the threshing floor and did as her mother-in-law told her.
7 Feeling happy after eating and drinking, Boaz went to lie down at the end of the pile of grain. Ruth then approached quietly, turned back the covering of his feet and lay there.
8 At midnight the man awoke when he turned over and felt someone lying at his feet. He got up and was startled to find a woman there.
9 "Who are you?" he asked. The answer came, "I am Ruth, your servant. Spread the corner of your cloak over me for you are a kinsman who has right of redemption over me."
10 Boaz said, "May Yahweh bless you, my daughter! This kindness of yours now is even greater than that which you have shown earlier, for you have not gone after young men, rich or poor.
11 Have no fear, my daughter; I will do for you all that you ask, since all my townsmen know that you are a worthy woman.
12 It is true that I am a close relative, but there is another still closer.
13 Stay here for the night. In the morning, if he wants to claim you - good! But if not - as surely as Yahweh lives - I will claim you myself. Lie here till morning."
14 She lay at his feet till morning and got up before anyone could be recognized. For Boaz said, "It must not be known that a woman came to the threshing floor."
15 Then turning to Ruth, Boaz said, "Hold out the mantle you are wearing." She did so and he poured into it six measures of barley. He helped her lift the bundle, then went back to town.
16 Ruth returned home to her mother-in-law, who asked, "How did you fare, my daughter?" She told her everything
17 and added, "He gave me these six measures of barley because, as he said, he did not want me to go back to my mother-in-law empty-handed."
18 Naomi said, "Wait, my daughter, till you learn what happens, for he will not rest until it is settled today."
Versículos relacionados com Ruth, 3:
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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