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Ruth 3:4 Cross-References
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“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. uncover: or, lift up the clothes that are on”
Ruth 3:4 (KJV)
Commentary on Ruth 3:4
The crucial instruction: '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'. This enigmatic instruction has generated scholarly debate. 'Uncovering feet' likely means literally removing the covering from his feet, a symbolic act requesting his protection as kinsman-redeemer. Lying at his feet demonstrated humble petition, submission, and request for covering under his authority. The assurance 'and he will tell thee what thou shalt do' shows Naomi trusted Boaz's integrity—he would respond honora...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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