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Ruth 3:9 KJV
Ruth · chapter 3 · verse 9 · King James Version
And he said, Who art thou? And she answered, I am Ruth thine handmaid: spread therefore thy skirt over thine handmaid; for thou art a near kinsman.Ruth 3:9 · King James Version
Ruth 3:9 in context
7And when Boaz had eaten and drunk, and his heart was merry, he went to lie down at the end of the heap of corn: and she came softly, and uncovered his feet, and laid her down.
8And it came to pass at midnight, that the man was afraid, and turned himself: and, behold, a woman lay at his feet.
9And he said, Who art thou? And she answered, I am Ruth thine handmaid: spread therefore thy skirt over thine handmaid; for thou art a near kinsman.
10And he said, Blessed be thou of the LORD, my daughter: for thou hast shewed more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, inasmuch as thou followedst not young men, whether poor or rich.
11And now, my daughter, fear not; I will do to thee all that thou requirest: for all the city of my people doth know that thou art a virtuous woman.
Cross references
Key words (Strong's)
- handmaidʼâmâha maidservant or female slaveH519 →
- spreadpârasto break apart, disperse, etcH6566 →
- skirtkânâphan edge or extremityH3671 →
- saidʼâmarto sayH559 →
- RuthRûwthRuth, a MoabitessH7327 →
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