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Ruth 3:8
At midnight, the man was startled and turned himself; and behold, a woman lay at his feet.
Ruth 3:8 · World English Bible
Ruth 3:8 in other translations
And it came to pass at midnight, that the man was afraid, and turned himself: and, behold, a woman lay at his feet.
At midnight, Boaz was startled, turned over, and there lying at his feet was a woman!
It happened at midnight, that the man was startled and turned over; and behold, a woman lay at his feet.
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In context
5 She said to her, “All that you say, I will do.”
6 She went down to the threshing floor, and did everything that her mother-in-law told her.
7 When Boaz had eaten and drunk, and his heart was merry, he went to lie down at the end of the heap of grain. She came softly, uncovered his feet, and lay down.
8 At midnight, the man was startled and turned himself; and behold, a woman lay at his feet.
9 He said, “Who are you?” She answered, “I am Ruth your servant. Therefore spread the corner of your garment over your servant; for you are a near kinsman.”
10 He said, “You are blessed by the LORD, my daughter. You have shown more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, because you didn’t follow young men, whether poor or rich.
11 Now, my daughter, don’t be afraid. I will do to you all that you say; for all the city of my people knows that you are a worthy woman.
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