Genesis 27:33; Job 6:18; Judges 16:29
Turned himself - Rather, “bent forward,” so as to feel what it was which was at his feet. The same word is translated “took hold of,” in Judges...
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...
And it came to pass at midnight, that the man was afraid, and turned himself: and, behold, a woman lay at his feet. The man was afraid, and turned hi...
And she said unto her, All that thou sayest unto me I will do. No JFB commentary on these verses.
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. Gr...
Was afraid. — Was startled. See the use of the word in Genesis 27:33 . Turned. — Literally, bent himself. (Comp. Judges 16:29 .) He wakes wi...
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....
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...
Necessarily, gleaning as a means of livelihood can last only through harvest time. Consequently, Naomi was anxious about the future, especially Ruth'...
And it came to pass at midnight, that the man was afraid, and turned himself: and, behold, a woman lay at his feet. (9) And he said, Who art thou? An...
And it came to pass at midnight ,.... So long Boaz slept without knowledge of any person being at his feet, and so long Ruth had lain there; but awa...
And it came to pass at midnight, that the man was afraid, and turned himself: and, behold, a woman lay at his feet. Ver. 8. That the man was afr...
At midnight He did not discover her sooner; the man was afraid Feeling something unusual at his feet. Behold a woman lay at his feet He perceiv...
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") f...
Ruth's Reception by Boaz. B. C. 1312. ...
At midnight; he did not discover her sooner, though she did not uncover his feet, being it seems in a deep sleep, as is usual after feasts, and she...
‘ And it came about at midnight, that the man was fearful, and turned himself, and, behold, a woman lay at his feet.' By this time it would be qu...
CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES.— Ruth 3:7 . And when Boaz. Illustrates the simplicity of ancient patriarchal times and manners ( Lange ). The owner...
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-fiel...
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 ....
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...
Ruth Lays the Matter of Redemption Before Boaz
And it came to pass at midnight, when the first phase of deepest slumber was past, that the man was afraid, startled out of his sleep, perhaps by h...
At midnight — He did not discover her sooner.
8 And it came to pass at midnight, that the man was afraid, and turnedb himself: and, behold, a woman lay at his feet.