Ruth, 3

9. He said, "Who are you?" And she answered, "I am Ruth, your maidservant; spread your skirt over your maidservant, for you are next of kin."

Verse im Zusammenhang mit Ruth, 3:

Chapter 3 of Ruth's book tells Naomi's plan to ensure a safe future for Ruth, her daughter -in -law. She instructs Ruth dressing in her best clothes and perfums, before going to the field where Boaz, close to Naomi, is sleeping. Ruth then lies up at her feet and covers him with his cloak, symbolizing his request to cover her with his protection and love. The following five verses, in order of proximity to the themes of the chapter, were selected to illustrate the theme of the book:

Psalm 17:8: "Protect me as the girl of your eyes; hide me in the shadow of your wings." This verse talks about divine protection and the need to trust God to find security and refuge. It is relevant to the situation of Ruth, who seeks protection and security in Boaz.

Proverbs 31:10-11: "Virtuous woman, who will find her? Her value exceeds Rubis. The heart of her husband trusts her, and there will be no shortage of gain." This verse describes the qualities of a virtuous woman, including her confidence and value to her husband. It is relevant to the relationship between Ruth and Boaz, which begins to develop in this chapter.

Songs 2:3: "As a apple tree between the trees of the forest, so is my beloved among the boys. I seat your shadow with great pleasure, and your fruit is sweet to my taste buds." This verse describes the love and protection offered by a beloved, which is relevant to the developing relationship between Ruth and Boaz.

Genesis 24:12-14: "O Lord, God of my Lord Abraham, give me your goodness today and give success to my mission. Here I am, next to the source of water, and the daughters of the men of this city are going out to Search for water. Make the girl to whom I say, 'Please include the pitcher for me to drink,' and to answer, 'I will also give your camels water,' whether you are chosen by you for the servant Isaac . Thus I will know that you have shown kindness to my Lord. " This verse talks about the prayer of a servant in search of a wife to his master. It is relevant to the situation where Boaz finds herself, looking for a wife and heiress for her property.

Proverbs 18:22: "Whoever finds a wife finds something excellent; received a blessing from the Lord." This verse highlights the importance of choosing a good wife, who is a blessing from God. It is relevant to Boaz's search for a wife and Ruth's decision to become his suitor.