Ruth 3:4
“And it shall be, when he lieth down, that thou shalt mark the place where he shall lie, and thou shalt go in, and uncover his feet, and lay thee down; and he will tell thee what thou shalt do.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And it shall be, when he lieth down,.... On the threshingfloor, under the open air, in order to sleep, and take rest:…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Uncover his feet - Rather, “the place of his feet;” the foot of his bed, as we should say. So also Rth 3:7-8.
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Uncover his feet, and lay thee down - It is said that women in the East, when going to the bed of their lawful husbands,…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Ruth 3:1-5
Here is, I. Naomi's care for her daughter's comfort is without doubt very commendable, and is recorded for imitation.…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
And it shall be More accurately, and let it be … that thou mark; cf. 1Sa 10:5; 2Sa 5:24 in Hebr.
his feet lit. the place…