Ruth 3:7
The Scripture
(7) And 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.
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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