Ruth 3:8

Ruth chapter 3 · verse 8 in three public-domain English translations with scriptural context

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.7And when Boaz had eaten and drunk, and his heart was merry, he went to lie down at the end of the heap of grain: and she came softly, and uncovered his feet, and laid her down.

v.8This passage

v.9And 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.