Ruth 3:9-13 ▼

9 “Who are you?” he asked. “I am your servant Ruth (friendship),” she replied. “Spread the corner of your garment (Spread your wing) over me, for you are a kinsman-redeemer (kinsman-redeemer).

10 Then Boaz said, “May the LORD {YHWH} bless you, my daughter. You have shown more kindness now than before, because you have not run after the younger men, whether rich or poor.

11 And now do not be afraid, my daughter. I will do for you whatever you request, since all my fellow townspeople know that you are a woman of noble character.

12 Yes, it is true that I am a kinsman-redeemer, but there is a redeemer nearer than I (more closely related).

13 Stay here tonight, and in the morning, if he wants to redeem you, good. Let him redeem you. But if he does not want to redeem you, as surely as the LORD {YHWH} lives, I will. Now lie here until morning.”