Ruth 3:5

⁴When he lies down, note the place where he lies. Then go in and uncover his feet, and lie down, and he will explain to you what you should do.”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.

Summary

In Ruth 3:5, Naomi instructs Ruth to prepare herself and approach Boaz while he is sleeping, uncovering his feet and lying down. This action symbolizes Ruth's humility, submission, and willingness to seek Boaz's protection and provision as her kinsman-redeemer. Naomi's guidance reflects her wisdom and strategic plan to secure Ruth's future and ensure the continuation of their family line. This verse showcases Ruth's faithfulness, trust in God's providence, and willingness to follow Naomi's instructions with courage and obedience. Ultimately, Ruth's actions in this verse set the stage for the unfolding of God's redemptive plan in her life and the lineage leading to King David and ultimately Jesus Christ.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And she said unto her,.... Having the highest opinion of her piety and prudence, and being confident she would never advise her to what was contrary to true religion and virtue: all that thou sayest unto me I will do; observe every instruction and direction she gave her, and attend strictly to every circumstance pointed out to her, as she did; the word for "unto me" is one of those instances, the Masora observes, is not written but read; the letters of the word are not in the text, only the vowel points, the reason of which cannot well be said; what the Midrash (q) gives can never satisfy. (q) Midrash Ruth, ut supra. (fol. 33. 3.)