Ruth 3:6
New International Version
So she went down to the threshing floor and did everything her mother-in-law told her to do.

New Living Translation
So she went down to the threshing floor that night and followed the instructions of her mother-in-law.

English Standard Version
So she went down to the threshing floor and did just as her mother-in-law had commanded her.

Berean Standard Bible
So she went down to the threshing floor and did everything her mother-in-law had instructed her to do.

King James Bible
And she went down unto the floor, and did according to all that her mother in law bade her.

New King James Version
So she went down to the threshing floor and did according to all that her mother-in-law instructed her.

New American Standard Bible
So she went down to the threshing floor and did according to all that her mother-in-law had commanded her.

NASB 1995
So she went down to the threshing floor and did according to all that her mother-in-law had commanded her.

NASB 1977
So she went down to the threshing floor and did according to all that her mother-in-law had commanded her.

Legacy Standard Bible
So she went down to the threshing floor and did according to all that her mother-in-law had commanded her.

Amplified Bible
So she went down to the threshing floor and did just as her mother-in-law had told her.

Christian Standard Bible
She went down to the threshing floor and did everything her mother-in-law had charged her to do.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
She went down to the threshing floor and did everything her mother-in-law had instructed her.

American Standard Version
And she went down unto the threshing-floor, and did according to all that her mother-in-law bade her.

Contemporary English Version
She went out to the place where Boaz was working and did what Naomi had told her.

English Revised Version
And she went down unto the threshing-floor, and did according to all that her mother in law bade her.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Ruth went to the threshing floor and did exactly as her mother-in-law had directed her.

Good News Translation
So Ruth went to the threshing place and did just what her mother-in-law had told her.

International Standard Version
So she went out to the threshing floor and did precisely what her mother-in-law had advised.

Majority Standard Bible
So she went down to the threshing floor and did everything her mother-in-law had instructed her to do.

NET Bible
So she went down to the threshing floor and did everything her mother-in-law had instructed her to do.

New Heart English Bible
She went down to the threshing floor, and did according to all that her mother-in-law told her.

Webster's Bible Translation
And she went down to the floor, and did according to all that her mother-in-law bade her.

World English Bible
She went down to the threshing floor, and did everything that her mother-in-law told her.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And she goes down [to] the threshing-floor, and does according to all that her mother-in-law commanded her

Young's Literal Translation
And she goeth down to the threshing-floor, and doth according to all that her mother-in-law commanded her

Smith's Literal Translation
And she will go down to the threshing-floor and she will do according to all that her mother-in-law commanded her.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And she went down to the barnfloor, and did all that her mother in law had bid her.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And she went down to the threshing floor, and she did everything that her mother-in-law had commanded her.

New American Bible
She went down to the threshing floor and did just as her mother-in-law had instructed her.

New Revised Standard Version
So she went down to the threshing floor and did just as her mother-in-law had instructed her.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
So she went down to the threshing floor, and did according to all that her mother-in-law had told her.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And she went down to the threshing floor and she did everything that her mother in law had instructed her
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And she went down unto the threshing-floor, and did according to all that her mother-in-law bade her.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And she went down to the threshing-floor, and did according to all that her mother-in-law enjoined her.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Naomi Instructs Ruth
5“I will do everything you say,” Ruth answered. 6So she went down to the threshing floor and did everything her mother-in-law had instructed her to do. 7After Boaz had finished eating and drinking and was in good spirits, he went to lie down at the end of the heap of grain. Then Ruth went in secretly, uncovered his feet, and lay down.…

Cross References
Ruth 2:11-12
Boaz replied, “I have been made fully aware of all you have done for your mother-in-law since the death of your husband, how you left your father and mother and the land of your birth, and how you came to a people you did not know before. / May the LORD repay your work, and may you receive a rich reward from the LORD, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have taken refuge.”

Genesis 24:10-20
Then the servant took ten of his master’s camels and departed with all manner of good things from his master in hand. And he set out for Nahor’s hometown in Aram-naharaim. / As evening approached, he made the camels kneel down near the well outside the town at the time when the women went out to draw water. / “O LORD, God of my master Abraham,” he prayed, “please grant me success today, and show kindness to my master Abraham. ...

Genesis 38:13-19
When Tamar was told, “Your father-in-law is going up to Timnah to shear his sheep,” / she removed her widow’s garments, covered her face with a veil to disguise herself, and sat at the entrance to Enaim, which is on the way to Timnah. For she saw that although Shelah had grown up, she had not been given to him as a wife. / When Judah saw her, he thought she was a prostitute because she had covered her face. ...

1 Samuel 25:23-31
When Abigail saw David, she quickly got off the donkey, fell facedown, and bowed before him. / She fell at his feet and said, “My lord, may the blame be on me alone, but please let your servant speak to you; hear the words of your servant. / My lord should pay no attention to this scoundrel Nabal, for he lives up to his name: His name means Fool, and folly accompanies him. I, your servant, did not see my lord’s young men whom you sent. ...

Proverbs 31:10-31
A wife of noble character, who can find? She is far more precious than rubies. / The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he lacks nothing of value. / She brings him good and not harm all the days of her life. ...

Genesis 24:64-67
And when Rebekah looked up and saw Isaac, she got down from her camel / and asked the servant, “Who is that man in the field coming to meet us?” “It is my master,” the servant answered. So she took her veil and covered herself. / Then the servant told Isaac all that he had done. ...

1 Kings 2:19
So Bathsheba went to King Solomon to speak to him for Adonijah. The king stood up to greet her, bowed to her, and sat down on his throne. Then the king had a throne brought for his mother, who sat down at his right hand.

2 Kings 4:8-10
One day Elisha went to Shunem, and a prominent woman who lived there persuaded him to have a meal. So whenever he would pass by, he would stop there to eat. / Then the woman said to her husband, “Behold, now I know that the one who often comes our way is a holy man of God. / Please let us make a small room upstairs and put in it a bed, a table, a chair, and a lamp for him. Then when he comes to us, he can stay there.”

Esther 2:15-17
Now Esther was the daughter of Abihail, the uncle from whom Mordecai had adopted her as his own daughter. And when it was her turn to go to the king, she did not ask for anything except what Hegai, the king’s trusted official in charge of the harem, had advised. And Esther found favor in the eyes of everyone who saw her. / She was taken to King Xerxes in the royal palace in the tenth month, the month of Tebeth, in the seventh year of his reign. / And the king loved Esther more than all the other women, and she found grace and favor in his sight more than all of the other virgins. So he placed the royal crown upon her head and made her queen in place of Vashti.

Song of Solomon 3:1-4
On my bed at night I sought the one I love; I sought him, but did not find him. / I will arise now and go about the city, through the streets and squares. I will seek the one I love. So I sought him but did not find him. / I encountered the watchmen on their rounds of the city: “Have you seen the one I love?” ...

Matthew 1:5
Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse,

Luke 1:38
“I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it happen to me according to your word.” Then the angel left her.

Luke 2:4-7
So Joseph also went up from Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, since he was from the house and line of David. / He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to him in marriage and was expecting a child. / While they were there, the time came for her Child to be born. ...

John 2:1-5
On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, / and Jesus and His disciples had also been invited to the wedding. / When the wine ran out, Jesus’ mother said to Him, “They have no more wine.” ...

John 4:7-10
When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, “Give Me a drink.” / (His disciples had gone into the town to buy food.) / “You are a Jew,” said the woman. “How can You ask for a drink from me, a Samaritan woman?” (For Jews do not associate with Samaritans.) ...


Treasury of Scripture

And she went down to the floor, and did according to all that her mother in law bade her.

and did

Exodus 20:12
Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

Proverbs 1:8
My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:

John 2:5
His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.

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Ruth 3
1. By Naomi's instruction
5. Ruth lies at Boaz's feet
8. Boaz acknowledges the right of a kinsman
14. He sends her away with six measures of barley














So she went down
The phrase "went down" indicates a deliberate action taken by Ruth. In the Hebrew context, the verb "yarad" often implies a descent, both physically and metaphorically. This descent to the threshing floor is not just a physical movement but a step of faith and obedience. Ruth's journey downwards symbolizes humility and submission, essential virtues in the biblical narrative. Her willingness to follow Naomi's guidance reflects her trust and loyalty, qualities that are highly esteemed in the Scriptures.

to the threshing floor
The threshing floor was a significant location in ancient Israelite culture, serving as a place where grain was separated from chaff. It was often situated on elevated ground to take advantage of the wind. Spiritually, the threshing floor represents a place of separation and revelation. In Ruth's story, it becomes a setting for divine providence and redemption. The threshing floor is where Ruth's loyalty and Boaz's integrity intersect, leading to the unfolding of God's plan for their lives and the lineage of David.

and did everything
This phrase underscores Ruth's complete obedience to Naomi's instructions. The Hebrew word "asah" conveys the idea of doing or making, emphasizing action and fulfillment. Ruth's actions are not half-hearted; she fully commits to the plan laid out by Naomi. This total obedience is a testament to her character and faith, serving as an example of how believers are called to follow God's guidance with wholehearted devotion.

her mother-in-law had instructed her
Naomi's role as a mother-in-law is pivotal in this narrative. The Hebrew term "tsavah" for "instructed" implies a command or charge, highlighting Naomi's wisdom and authority in guiding Ruth. Naomi's instructions are rooted in her understanding of the cultural and legal customs of the time, particularly the concept of the kinsman-redeemer. This relationship between Ruth and Naomi exemplifies the biblical principle of mentorship and the importance of godly counsel. Naomi's guidance leads Ruth into a path of blessing and fulfillment, illustrating the value of intergenerational relationships within the faith community.

Verses 6, 7. - And she went down to the threshing-floor, and did according to all that her mother-in-law had enjoined. And Boaz ate and drank, and his heart was comfortable; and he went to lie down at the end of the heap; and she came softly, and uncovered the parts about his feet, and laid herself down. The translation in King James's version, "and his heart was merry," is perhaps stronger than there is any occasion for. The word rendered "was merry," - viz., יִיטַב - is literally "was good." The Septuagint word is ἠγαθύνθη. After the labors of the evening, Boaz had a relish for his simple repast. It was good to him. Hence he ate and drank to his heart's content, enjoying with grateful spirit the bounties of a gracious Providence. By and by he retired to rest, amid visions perchance of a brightened home, which just helped to reflect on his consciousness a stronger resolution than he had ever formed before to make known his affection At length he slept. The Syriac translate adds interpretatively, "in a sweet sleep or the floor." Ruth then stepped cautiously forth to play her delicate part. She stole softly to the sheltered spot where he lay. She gently uncovered the margin of the cloak, which lay over the place where his feet were laid. She laid herself down noiselessly. The Arabic translator adds, "and slept beside him" - a most unhappy interpretation. Nothing but sin would be so far away as sleep from the eyes, and mind, and heart of the anxious suitor.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So she went down
וַתֵּ֖רֶד (wat·tê·reḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 3381: To come or go down, descend

to the threshing floor
הַגֹּ֑רֶן (hag·gō·ren)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 1637: A threshing-floor, open area

and did
וַתַּ֕עַשׂ (wat·ta·‘aś)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

everything
כְּכֹ֥ל (kə·ḵōl)
Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

her mother-in-law
חֲמוֹתָֽהּ׃ (ḥă·mō·w·ṯāh)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 2545: Husband's mother

had instructed her.
צִוַּ֖תָּה (ṣiw·wat·tāh)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person feminine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order


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