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Ruth 3:8 Cross-References
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“And it came to pass at midnight , that the man was afraid, and turned himself: and, behold, a woman lay at his feet. turned: or, took hold on”
Ruth 3:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Ruth 3:8
Discovery: 'And it came to pass at midnight, that the man was afraid, and turned himself: and, behold, a woman lay at his feet'. The midnight timing and Boaz's startlement ('was afraid', literally 'trembled' or 'was startled') show his surprise at discovering someone at his feet. The narrative's suspense emphasizes the vulnerability and risk Ruth undertook. Her presence could have been misinterpreted, yet the outcome validates Naomi's confidence in Boaz's character. God's providence orchestrated circumstances so Boaz would respond with honor rather than exploitation.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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