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Ruth 3:1–18 Scene 3: Ruth, at the Threshing Floor, Asks Boaz to Marry Her. This is the second crucial encounter between Ruth and Boaz.
Ruth 3:1 rest. See note on 1:8–9. be well with you. By having children (see Deut. 6:3).
Ruth 3:2 winnowing . . . tonight. The winnowing took place during the breezes that begin after sundown (see note on 2:17–18). The threshing floor would have been east of the city so that the westerly wind would carry the chaff away from the city.
Ruth 3:3 Wash . . . anoint . . . put on. She must make herself attractive and meet Boaz at the right time.
Ruth 3:4 To uncover his feet and lie down there (vv. 8, 14) will demonstrate Ruth’s dependence on Boaz in view of her bold marriage proposal (v. 9). Some scholars believe that “uncover his feet” implies sexual contact, but there is no evidence for this, and it would be out of place in this story.
Ruth 3:9 Ruth, your servant. A maidservant was considered a full member of an Israelite household (e.g., Ex. 20:10) and could give birth to an heir (see Gen. 30:3–4, 9). In Ruth 2:12, Boaz had expressed his hope that Ruth would find the refuge she was looking for, under the Lord’s “wings.” Now, Ruth invites Boaz to spread his wings (that is, the edge of his garment; see esv footnote) over her in order to claim her in marriage. redeemer. See note on 3:12–13.
Ruth 3:10 this last kindness. That is, Ruth claiming Boaz as her redeemer (v. 9). Boaz was impressed that Ruth was not merely seeking marriage with eligible young men. Ruth’s first act of kindness was her earlier acts of kindness to Naomi (2:11). “This last kindness” was greater than Ruth’s earlier kindnesses to Naomi, because of all the people who would be affected by her thus continuing the family line.
Ruth 3:11 worthy woman. See note on 2:1; compare Prov. 31:10, “excellent wife,” using the same Hebrew expression.
Ruth 3:12–13 redeemer nearer. The order of these relations is: brother, uncle, cousin, or other close relative (Lev. 25:48–49; Num. 27:11; see Introduction: Key Themes; “Redemption”). as the Lord lives. A solemn oath (compare Judg. 8:19; 1 Kings 2:24).
Ruth 3:14 Let it not be known. Boaz is concerned for propriety and for his and Ruth’s good reputation.
Ruth 3:15 six measures of barley. Boaz’s ample supply would also confirm his intentions to Naomi (v. 17).
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