Ruth 3:9 — Bible Verse (KJV)
“And he said, Who art thou? And she answered, I am Ruth thine handmaid: spread therefore thy skirt over thine handmaid; for thou art a near kinsman.”
Ruth 3:9 — King James Version (KJV), 1611
Ruth 3:9 in 6 Bible Translations
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Ruth 3:9 WEB — World English Bible (2000)
“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.””
Ruth 3:9 — World English Bible
Ruth 3:9 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)
“And he said, Who art thou? And she answered, I am Ruth thy handmaid: spread therefore thy skirt over thy handmaid; for thou art a near kinsman. ”
Ruth 3:9 — American Standard Version
Ruth 3:9 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)
“And he saith, `Who <FI>art<Fi> thou?' and she saith, `I <FI>am<Fi> Ruth thy handmaid, and thou hast spread thy skirt over thy handmaid, for thou <FI>art<Fi> a redeemer.'”
Ruth 3:9 — Young's Literal Translation
Ruth 3:9 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)
“And he said, Who art thou? And she answered, I am Ruth, thy handmaid: spread thy skirt over thy handmaid; for thou hast the right of redemption. ”
Ruth 3:9 — Darby Translation
Ruth 3:9 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)
“Then he sayd, Who art thou? And she answered, I am Ruth thine handmayd: spread therefore the wing of thy garment ouer thine handmayd: for thou art the kinsman.”
Ruth 3:9 — Geneva Bible
Ruth 3:9 in Context — Ruth 3
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 therefore thy skirt over thine handmaid; for thou art a near kinsman.
10 And he said, Blessed be thou of the Lord, my daughter: for thou hast shewed more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, inasmuch as thou followedst not young men, whether poor or rich.
11 And now, my daughter, fear not; I will do to thee all that thou requirest: for all the city of my people doth know that thou art a virtuous woman.
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What Does Ruth 3:9 Mean?
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