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Ruth 3:4 Β· KJV

"And it shall be, when he lieth down, that thou shalt mark the place where he shall lie, and thou shalt go in, and uncover his feet, and lay thee down; and he will tell thee what thou shalt do."

King James Version

What does Ruth 3:4 mean? β†’

Passage Context

2And now is not Boaz of our kindred, with whose maidens thou wast? Behold, he winnoweth barley to night in the threshingfloor.
3Wash thyself therefore, and anoint thee, and put thy raiment upon thee, and get thee down to the floor: but make not thyself known unto the man, until he shall have done eating and drinking.
4And it shall be, when he lieth down, that thou shalt mark the place where he shall lie, and thou shalt go in, and uncover his feet, and lay thee down; and he will tell thee what thou shalt do.
5And she said unto her, All that thou sayest unto me I will do.
6And she went down unto the floor, and did according to all that her mother in law bade her.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you discern the right time to take action?

2

What does it mean for you to be bold in your decisions?

3

When have you stepped out of your comfort zone for something important?

Life Application

faith

Be willing to take bold steps in faith, trusting that God will guide your actions.

relationships

Consider how you can approach important conversations with courage and clarity.

People in This Verse

BoazOT

Boaz is a wealthy landowner who shows kindness and protection to Ruth. He later becomes her husband and a redeemer for Naomi's family.

First appearance: Ruth 2:1

RuthOT

Ruth was a Moabite woman who chose to remain with her mother-in-law Naomi after the death of her husband. Her loyalty and faithfulness are central themes in the Book of Ruth.

First appearance: Ruth 1:16

Places in This Verse

Bethlehem(Bethlehem, West Bank today)

Bethlehem is a historic town in the West Bank, known for its biblical significance as the birthplace of David and Jesus.

Connection to Jesus

typology

Ruth's actions foreshadow the redemptive work of Christ, who uncovers our need for salvation.

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