Ruth 3:4 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ And it shall be, when he lieth down, that thou shalt mark the place where he shall lie, and thou shalt go in, and uncovera his feet, and lay thee down; and he will tell thee what thou shalt do. ”

Ruth 3:4 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Uncover his feet - Rather, “the place of his feet;” the foot of his bed, as we should say. So also Ruth 3:7-8 .
Ruth 3:4 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Ruth 3. Boaz as a Goë l. Elimelech and his two sons were dead. Would any member of the family have enough right and proper feeling to save his name from extinction? The nearest relative was in this...
Ruth 3:4 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And it shall be, when he lieth down, that thou shalt mark the place where he shall lie, and thou shalt go in, and uncover his feet, and lay thee down; and he will tell thee what thou shalt do. Uncove...
Ruth 3:4 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

And it shall be, when he lieth down, that thou shalt mark the place where he shall lie, and thou shalt go in, and uncover his feet, and lay thee down; and he will tell thee what thou shalt do....
Ruth 3:4 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The Appeal to Boaz 1. Marriages are always arranged by the parents in Eastern lands; here, of course, the mother-in-law must intervene. 2-7. Grain is winnowed in the evening, to avoid the heat...
Ruth 3:4 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

(3-5) The plan suggested by Naomi seems peculiar, yet some thoughts may give a certain colouring to it. (1) Naomi seems to have believed that Boaz was the nearest kinsman, being ignorant of the yet...
Ruth 3:4 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

THE HAZARDOUS PLAN Ruth 3:1-18 HOPE came to Naomi when Ruth returned with the ephah of barley and her story of the rich man's hearty greeting. God was remembering His handmaiden; He had not shu...
Ruth 3:4 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

the Part of a Kinsman Ruth 3:1-18 According to the old Hebrew law, Ruth was already married to Boaz, on the supposition that he was next of kin. Naomi apparently had no knowledge of a nearer ki...
Ruth 3:4 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Necessarily, gleaning as a means of livelihood can last only through harvest time. Consequently, Naomi was anxious about the future, especially Ruth's future. As the outcome of this anxiety we have...
Ruth 3:4 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Then Naomi her mother in law said unto her, My daughter, shall I not seek rest for thee, that it may be well with thee? (2) And now is not Boaz of our kindred, with whose maidens thou wast? Behold, h...
Ruth 3:4 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And it shall be, when he lieth down ,.... On the threshingfloor, under the open air, in order to sleep, and take rest: that thou shall mark the place where he shall lie ; the spot he shall lie on,...
Ruth 3:4 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

And it shall be, when he lieth down, that thou shalt mark the place where he shall lie, and thou shalt go in, and uncover his feet, and lay thee down; and he will tell thee what thou shalt do. Ve...
Ruth 3:4 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Uncover his feet Remove the clothes which are upon his feet; thereby to awake him; and lay thee down She was not to lie down by his side, for that would have been immodest, but at his feet, in th...
Ruth 3:4 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

RUTH CLAIMING THE PROTECTION OFBOAZ (vv. 1-18) The time had now come for Naomi to give pertinent advice to Ruth.She seeks security (or "rest") for her daughter-in-law, reminding her that Boaz is...
Ruth 3:4 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Ruth's Visit to Boaz. B. C. 1312. 1 Then Naomi her mother in law said unto her, My daugh...
Ruth 3:4 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

When he lieth down, to rest or sleep, as upon such occasions they used to do in those hot countries. Thou shalt go in: though Naomi and Ruth seem to be virtuous and modest women, and their intent...
Ruth 3:4 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

“ And it shall be, when he lies down, that you shall mark the place where he shall lie, and you will go in, and uncover his feet, and lay yourself down, and he will tell you what you shall do.” B...
Ruth 3:4 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES.— Then [and] Naomi … said . The plan had matured itself slowly in her mind during the harvest season, now comes the proposal. Boaz, by his kindness and attention to Ru...
Ruth 3:4 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Ruth 1-4 The Book of Ruth is a love-story told in four Chapter s. It gives us a glimpse of everyday life in Bethlehem; in home and in harvest-field, in its general gossip and its law-suits, more t...
Ruth 3:4 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Ruth 3:3 . Anoint thee. Oil was used on many occasions because it gave a lustre to the countenance. Psalms 104:15 ; Matthew 6:10 . Ruth 3:4 . Mark the place. The Hebrews were what we now cal...
Ruth 3:4 - The Biblical Illustrator

Uncover his feet, and lay thee down. Doubtful expedients I. we begin with some explanatory observations, for the purpose of vindicating the narrative from misapprehension and abuse. 1. We mu...
Ruth 3:4 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Ruth 3:1 And Naomi, her mother-in-law, said to her, My daughter, shall not I seek out for thee a rest, that it may be well with thee? When Ruth had nothing more to do on the ha...
Ruth 3:4 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Ruth Lays the Matter of Redemption Before Boaz
Ruth 3:4 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Thessalonians 5:22
Ruth 3:4 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Uncover his feet — Remove the clothes that were upon his feet; thereby to awaken him. Will tell thee — What course thou shalt take to obtain that marriage which belongs unto thee.

Ruth 3:4 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Ruth 3:4 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Ruth 3:4 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Ruth 3:4 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Ruth 3:4 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Ruth 3:4 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Ruth 3:4 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Ruth 3:4 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Ruth 3:4 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Ruth 3:4 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Ruth 3:4 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Ruth 3:4 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Ruth 3:4 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Ruth 3:4 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Ruth 3:4 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Ruth 3:4 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Ruth 3:4 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Ruth 3:4 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Ruth 3:4 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Ruth 3:4 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Ruth 3:4 - The Biblical Illustrator

Ruth 3:4 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Ruth 3:4 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Ruth 3:4 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Ruth 3:4 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes