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NASB | Ruth 3:4 "It shall be when he lies down, that you shall notice the place where he lies, and you shall go and uncover his feet and lie down; then he will tell you what you shall do." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ruth 3:4 "When he lies down, notice the place where he is lying, and go and uncover his feet and lie down. Then he will tell you what to do." |
Bible Question: The first part of Ruth chapter 3 tells of her account with Boaz. When Naomi instructs her to lay at his feet and he would tell her what to do implies what intentions? Was it sexual, cultural or traditional? I'm somewhat confused as to why she (Naomi) told her to do this. |
Bible Answer: Greetings, You have picked a beautiful and powerful story to read. In the verses you are referring to Naomi is telling Ruth to act in accordance with the ancient Isrealite and New Eastern custom and law. It was common for the servant to lay at the feet of their master and even share a part of his covering. By observing this custom, Ruth would inform Boaz that he could be her kinsman - redeemer; that he could find someone to marry her or marry her himself. Since Boaz was a generation older than Ruth this overture would indicate Ruth's desire to marry Boaz herself, which the older gracious Boaz would not of initiated with a younger woman. What started out as family business ended up in a beautiful loving relationship that through the generations led to the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ. prayon |
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