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Ruth 3

Ruth 3:10

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

Modern
Then Boaz said, “May the LORD bless you, my daughter. You have shown more kindness now than before, because you have not run after the younger men, whether rich or poor.
Traditional
And he said, Blessed be thou of the Lord, my daughter: for thou hast shewed more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, inasmuch as thou followedst not young men, whether poor or rich.
Literal
And he said, “Blessed are you to YHWH, my daughter. For you have shown more kindness at the end than at the beginning, in that you did not go after the young men, whether poor or rich.
Latin
Et ille: Benedicta, inquit, es a Domino, filia, et priorem misericordiam posteriore superasti: quia non est secuta juvenes, pauperes sive divites.

Original

Hebrew
English
Then Boaz said, “May the LORD bless you, my daughter. You have shown more kindness now than before, because you have not run after the younger men, whether rich or poor.

Notes

Ruth 3:10

You have shown more kindness: Ruth did not have to go to Bethlehem with Naomi. She was not required to marry into Elimelech’s family or give them an heir to the land (see Ruth 4:5).

Theme notes and profiles

Ruth

Glossary

Marriage, Marriage Customs Naomi Ransom Ruth, Book of

Topics

Age Differences in Marriage Chastity: Boaz Chastity: Ruth Continence: Boaz Courtship: Ancient Customs of Women Proposed Marriage Daughters Threshing: Floors For Widows: Laws Respecting: when Left Childless, to be Married by Their Husband's