Ruth 3:12

Now it is true that I am a near relative, but there is another man nearer than I.

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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

11My daughter, have no fear. I will do for you all that you ask, for the whole town knows that you are a virtuous woman.

13Stay here tonight, and then in the morning, if he will perform for you the duty of a kinsman, well, let him do it. But if he will not perform for you the duty of a kinsman, then as surely as the Lord lives, I will do it for you. Lie down until morning.”

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Cross References

Ruth 4:1Then Boaz went up to the gate and sat down. Just then the near kinsman of whom Boaz had spoken came along. Boaz said, “Hello, So-and-so (calling him by name), come here and sit down.” So he stopped and sat down.

Matthew 7:12“Do to others whatever you would wish them to do to you; for that is the teaching of both 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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