Ruth 3:17
The Scripture
(17) And she said, These six measures of barley gave he me; for he said to me, Go not empty unto thy mother in law.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter Boaz invites Ruth to marry him, but she refuses because she is still bound to her mother‑in‑law. Boaz then tells her to wait for her relative, and he will provide for her until she is married. The chapter highlights themes of loyalty, provision, and the promise of a future marriage.
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