Ruth 3:9
“And he said, Who art thou? And she answered, I am Ruth thine handmaid: spread therefore thy skirt over thine handmaid; for thou art a near kinsman.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he said, who art thou?.... He spoke quick and short, as one displeased, or however surprised and frightened, just…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Spread thy skirt ... - The phrase indicates receiving and acknowledging her as a wife.
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Spread therefore thy skirt over thine hand maid - Hebrew, Spread thy wing. The wing is the emblem of protection, and is…
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
spread therefore thy skirt over thy handmaid This symbolic act denoted that the kinsman claimed the widow as his wife.…
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