Ruth 3:12-13

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

13 "Remain this night, and when morning comes, ¹if he will redeem you, good; let him redeem you. But if he does not wish to redeem you, then I will redeem you, ²as the LORD lives. Lie down until morning."

Ruth 3:12-13 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. Deuteronomy 25:5; Matthew 22:24
• 2. Judges 8:19; Jeremiah 4:2; Jeremiah 12:16

Footnotes

• [a]. Or "redeemer"
• [b]. Or "redeemer"
• [c]. Or "act as close relative to"
• [d]. Or "act as close relative to"