Ruth 3:6

6 So Ruth went to the threshing place and did just what her mother-in-law had told her.

Ruth 3:6 Meaning and Commentary

Ruth 3:6

And she went down unto the floor
From the city of Bethlehem, from her mother-in-law's house there, to the threshingfloor of Boaz, which was at some distance from it, and lower:

and did according to all that her mother in law bade her;
both before she went, and after: she washed and anointed herself, and put on her best clothes before she went down, and when she was there took care not to make herself known to any, especially to Boaz, and marked the place where he lay down after he had supped.

Ruth 3:6 In-Context

4 Be sure to notice where he lies down, and after he falls asleep, go and lift the covers and lie down at his feet. He will tell you what to do."

5 Ruth answered, "I will do everything you say."

6 So Ruth went to the threshing place and did just what her mother-in-law had told her.

7 When Boaz had finished eating and drinking, he was in a good mood. He went to the pile of barley and lay down to sleep. Ruth slipped over quietly, lifted the covers and lay down at his feet.

8 During the night he woke up suddenly, turned over, and was surprised to find a woman lying at his feet.