Add parallel Print Page Options

The Threshing Floor

Then Naomi, Ruth’s mother-in-law, said to her, “My daughter, maybe I should find a husband and a good home for you. That would be good for you. Boaz is our close relative.[a] You worked with his women servants. Tonight he will be working at the threshing floor.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Ruth 3:2 close relative, protector A close relative who could marry Ruth so that she could have children. This man would care for this family, but this family and their property would not belong to him. They would belong to Ruth’s dead husband. Also in 3:9, 12; 4:1, 3, 6.

Bible Gateway Recommends

Swahili New Testament Easy to Read Version (ERV) case of 40
Swahili New Testament Easy to Read Version (ERV) case of 40
Retail: $200.00
Our Price: $148.99
Save: $51.01 (26%)
ERV Duotone Bible, Black/Grey
ERV Duotone Bible, Black/Grey
Retail: $18.99
Our Price: $13.99
Save: $5.00 (26%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
Swahili New Testament Easy to Read Version (ERV)
Swahili New Testament Easy to Read Version (ERV)
Retail: $5.00
Our Price: $4.19
Save: $0.81 (16%)
ERV Economy Bible--flexible cover, black
ERV Economy Bible--flexible cover, black
Retail: $7.99
Our Price: $6.29
Save: $1.70 (21%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
Ukrainian City Bible ERV-UK--softcover
Ukrainian City Bible ERV-UK--softcover
Retail: $19.99
Our Price: $18.49
Save: $1.50 (8%)
ERV Holy Bible--soft leather-look, russet, case of 24
ERV Holy Bible--soft leather-look, russet, case of 24
Retail: $455.76
Our Price: $334.99
Save: $120.77 (26%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars