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Ruth 3:8

World English Bible

At midnight, the man was startled and turned himself; and behold, a woman lay at his feet.

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Ruth 3:8 in other translations

And it came to pass at midnight, that the man was afraid, and turned himself; and, behold, a woman lay at his feet.

Ruth 3:8 · American Standard Version

Ruth 3:8 in context

  1. 6She went down to the threshing floor, and did everything that her mother-in-law told her.
  2. 7When Boaz had eaten and drunk, and his heart was merry, he went to lie down at the end of the heap of grain. She came softly, uncovered his feet, and laid down.
  3. 8At midnight, the man was startled and turned himself; and behold, a woman lay at his feet.
  4. 9He said, “Who are you?”
    She answered, “I am Ruth your servant. Therefore spread the corner of your garment over your servant; for you are a near kinsman.”
  5. 10He said, “You are blessed by Yahweh, my daughter. You have shown more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, because you didn’t follow young men, whether poor or rich.