Translations
Modern
After Boaz had finished eating and drinking and was in good spirits, he went to lie down at the end of the heap of grain. Then Ruth went in secretly, uncovered his feet, and lay down.
Traditional
And when Boaz had eaten and drunk, and his heart was merry, he went to lie down at the end of the heap of corn: and she came softly, and uncovered his feet, and laid her down.
Literal
And Boaz ate and drank, and his heart was good, and he went to lie down at the end of the heap. And she came in secrecy and uncovered his feet and lay down.
Latin
Cumque comedisset Booz, et bibisset, et factus esset hilarior, issetque ad dormiendum juxta acervum manipulorum, venit abscondite, et discooperto pallio, a pedibus ejus se projecit.
Original
Hebrew
English
After Boaz had finished eating and drinking and was in good spirits, he went to lie down at the end of the heap of grain. Then Ruth went in secretly, uncovered his feet, and lay down.
Notes
People
Boaz: Kinsman-redeemer who married Ruth, ancestor of David and Jesus
Glossary
Topics
Chastity: Boaz Continence: Boaz Entertainments: Given on Occasions of Harvest Home Inheritance: Provisions for Inheritance Under Levirate Marriages Ruth: Under Naomi's Instructions Claims from Boaz the Duty of a Kinsman Threshing: Floors For Threshing: The Place For: The Jews Slept On, During the Time of