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Ruth 3:9
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9 And he said, Who art thou? And she answered, I am Ruth thine handmaid: spread therefore thy skirt over thine handmaid; for thou art a near kinsman.

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Ruth 3:9
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9 And he said, “Who are you?”

So she answered, “I am Ruth, your maidservant. (A)Take[a] your maidservant under your wing, for you are (B)a [b]close relative.”

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  1. Ruth 3:9 Or Spread the corner of your garment over your maidservant
  2. Ruth 3:9 redeemer, Heb. goel
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Ruth 3:9
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9 He said, “Who are you?” And she answered, “I am Ruth, your servant. (A)Spread your wings[a] over your servant, for you are (B)a redeemer.”

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  1. Ruth 3:9 Compare 2:12; the word for wings can also mean corners of a garment
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