Ruth 3:12-18

12 But now, though it is true that I am a near kinsman, there is another kinsman more closely related than I.
13 Remain this night, and in the morning, if he will act as next-of-kin for you, good; let him do it. If he is not willing to act as next-of-kin for you, then, as the Lord lives, I will act as next-of-kin for you. Lie down until the morning."
14 So she lay at his feet until morning, but got up before one person could recognize another; for he said, "It must not be known that the woman came to the threshing floor."
15 Then he said, "Bring the cloak you are wearing and hold it out." So she held it, and he measured out six measures of barley, and put it on her back; then he went into the city.
16 She came to her mother-in-law, who said, "How did things go with you, my daughter?" Then she told her all that the man had done for her,
17 saying, "He gave me these six measures of barley, for he said, "Do not go back to your mother-in-law empty-handed.' "
18 She replied, "Wait, my daughter, until you learn how the matter turns out, for the man will not rest, but will settle the matter today."

Footnotes 4

  • [a]. Or [one with the right to redeem]
  • [b]. Or [one with the right to redeem]
  • [c]. Or [one with the right to redeem]
  • [d]. Or ["Who are you,]
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