Ruth 3:8

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

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Other Translations for Ruth 3:8

BSB

At midnight, Boaz was startled, turned over, and there lying at his feet was a woman!

AKJV

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

CPDV

And behold, when it was the middle of the night, the man became frightened and confused, and he saw a woman lying near his feet.

ERV

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

NHEB

It happened at midnight, that the man was startled and turned over; and look, a woman lay at his feet.

SMT

And it will be in the middle of the night, and the man will be terrified: and he will turn and behold a woman lying from his feet.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ruth 3:8

AnditcametopassatmidnightH3915Noun MasculinethatthemanH376Noun MasculinewasafraidH2729VerbandturnedH3943VerbhimselfandbeholdawomanH802Noun Feminine layH7901VerbathisfeetH4772Noun Feminine

Commentary for Ruth 3:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Ruth 3:8

Summary

Boaz awakens and discovers Ruth present

Place

Threshing floor

Event

Boaz awakens and discovers Ruth

Estimated Time Period

c. 1200-1000 BC