Ruth 3:4-6

The Voice

⁴Once he is relaxed, he will lie down to sleep. Make sure you notice where he is. Once he has lain down, go to him. Uncover his feet and lie down. He will tell you what to do.

The Hebrew euphemism “to uncover the feet” is a sexual expression; but in this context, and in light of the honorable character of Boaz and Ruth, it is clear that she is simply making herself available for marriage.

Ruth: ⁵I will do everything you have told me to do.

⁶So she went down to the threshing floor and followed through with everything her mother-in-law told her to do.

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