Ruth 3:8

“And it came to pass at midnight , that the man was afraid, and turned himself: and, behold, a woman lay at his feet.”

My Notes

Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And it came to pass at midnight,.... So long Boaz slept without knowledge of any person being at his feet, and so long…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Turned himself - Rather, “bent forward,” so as to feel what it was which was at his feet. The same word is translated…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

The man was afraid, and turned himself - The verb ילפת yillapheth, which we render he turned himself, has puzzled even…

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

and turned himself A reflexive from of the verb, which means -to grasp with a twisting motion"; the verb occurs again…