Ruth 3:11-12

11 "Now, my daughter, do not fear. I will do for you whatever * you ask, for all my people in the city know that you are ¹a woman of excellence.

12 "Now it is true I am a close relative; however, there is a relative closer than I.

Ruth 3:11-12 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO RUTH 3

In this chapter we have a proposal of Naomi to Ruth, with advice and directions to get Boaz for her husband, Ru 2:1-4. Ruth's obedience to the instructions she gave her, Ru 2:5-7, the notice Boaz took of her, and the conversation that passed between them, Ru 2:8-13 the dismission of her in the morning to her mother-in-law with a gift, to whom she returned, and acquainted her with what had passed, Ru 2:14-18.

Cross References

• 1. Proverbs 12:4; Proverbs 31:10

Footnotes

• [a]. Lit "say"
• [b]. Lit "gate"
• [c]. Or "redeemer"
• [d]. Or "redeemer"