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Ruth 3

Ruth 3:1

Ruth’s Redemption Assured · Ruth 3:1–18
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Translations

Modern
One day Ruth’s mother-in-law Naomi said to her, “My daughter, should I not seek a resting place for you, that it may be well with you?
Traditional
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?
Literal
And Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, “My daughter, shall I not seek for you a resting place, that it may be well with you?
Latin
Postquam autem reversa est ad socrum suam, audivit ab ea: Filia mea, quæram tibi requiem, et providebo ut bene sit tibi.

Original

Hebrew
English
One day Ruth’s mother-in-law Naomi said to her, “My daughter, should I not seek a resting place for you, that it may be well with you?

Notes

Ruth 3:1

a resting place: Naomi used a similar word in Ruth 1:9 when she prayed for Ruth and Orpah. Now she suggested a plan that might encourage Boaz to help Ruth.

Theme notes and profiles

Ruth

People

Naomi: Israelite woman, mother-in-law of Ruth

Glossary

Banquet Marriage, Marriage Customs Naomi Ruth, Book of

Topics

Boaz: An Ancestor of Jesus: History of Inheritance: Provisions for Inheritance Under Levirate Marriages Love: Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz Lovers: Boaz for Ruth Naomi: The Mother-In-Law of Ruth Ruth: Under Naomi's Instructions Claims from Boaz the Duty of a Kinsman Widow: Ruth Women: Naomi