Ruth 3:4 Meaning
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.
Context Explained
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.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Matthew 1:5
Ruth's role in the lineage of Jesus highlights her importance in God's redemptive plan.
John 10:3
The shepherd knows his sheep, similar to Ruth's intimate approach to Boaz.
Romans 5:8
Just as Ruth takes a bold step for redemption, Christ takes bold action for our salvation.
Source: Ruth 3:4