Ruth 3:13
“Tarry this night, and it shall be in the morning, that if he will perform unto thee the part of a kinsman, well; let him do the kinsman's part: but if he will not do the part of a kinsman to thee, then will I do the part of a kinsman to thee, as the LORD liveth: lie down until the morning.”
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Commentary
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Tarry this day,.... Or lodge here tonight, where she was; this he said not from any design upon her, but for her own…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Ruth 3:12-13
By “kinsman,” understand the גאל gā'al (Rth 2:20 note).
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
As the Lord liveth - Thus he bound himself by an oath to take her to wife if the other should refuse.
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Ruth 3:6-13
Here is, I. Boaz's good management of his common affairs. It is probable, according to the common usage, 1. When his…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Tarry this night as a precaution against chance perils; see Son 5:7.
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