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.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Ruth 3:9

And hee said, Who art thou? And she answered, I am Ruth thine handmaid: spread therefore thy skirt ouer thine handmaid, for thou art a neare kinseman.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

He said, "Who are you? And she answered, "I am Ruth your maid. So spread your covering over your maid, for you are a close relative.""
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And he said, Who art thou? And she answered, I am Ruth thy handmaid: spread therefore thy skirt over thy handmaid; for thou art a near kinsman.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And he said, Who are you? And she answering said, I am your servant Ruth: take your servant as wife, for you are a near relation.
- Basic English Bible

"Who are you?" he asked. "I am your servant Ruth," she replied. "Spread the corner of your garment over me, for you are a kinsman-redeemer."
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

And he said, Who art thou? And she answered, I am Ruth, thy handmaid: spread thy skirt over thy handmaid; for thou hast the right of redemption.
- Darby Bible

And he said to her: Who art thou? And she answered: I am Ruth thy handmaid: spread thy coverlet over thy servant, for thou art a near kinsman.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

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.
- English Revised Version

He said, "Who are you?" She answered, "I am Ruth your handmaid. Therefore spread your skirt over your handmaid; for you are a near kinsman."
- World English Bible

Bible Commentary for Ruth 3:9

Wesley's Notes for Ruth 3:9


3:9 Spread thy Skirt - That is, take me to be thy wife, and perform the duty of an husband to me.


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