Ruth 3:12

However, even though I'm one of your family redeemers, there's one who is more closely related than I am.

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In The King James Version

And now it is true that I am thy near kinsman: howbeit there is a kinsman nearer than I.

In Context

11So don't worry, my daughter. I will do everything you ask—everyone in town knows you are a woman of good character.

13Stay here tonight, and in the morning if he wants to redeem you, then fine, let him do it. But if he doesn't, then I promise you in the name of the living Lord, I will redeem you. Lie down here until morning.”

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Cross References

Ruth 4:1Boaz went to the town gate, and sat down there. The family redeemer that Boaz had mentioned happened to pass by, so Boaz said to him, “Come over here, friend, and sit down.” The man came over and sat down.

Matthew 7:12Treat others the way you want them to treat you. This sums up the law and the prophets.

Matthew Henry on Ruth 3:7-14

Ruth's Reception by Boaz. ( b. c. 1312.) 6 And she went down unto the floor, and did according to all that her mother in law bade her. 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. 8 And it came to pass at midnight, that the man was afraid, and turned himself: and, behold, a woman lay at his feet. 9 And he said, Who art thou? And she answered, I am Ruth thine handmaid: spread… Read the whole commentary →

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