RUTH—NOTE ON Ruth 3:4 To uncover his feet and lie down there (vv. Ruth 3:8, Ruth 3:14) will demonstrate Ruth’s dependence on Boaz in view of her bold marriage proposal (v. Ruth 3:9). Some scholars believe that “uncover his feet” implies sexual contact, but there is no evidence for this, and it would be out of place in this story.

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