Berean Standard Bible
““Who are you?” he asked. “I am your servant Ruth,” she replied. “Spread the corner of your garment over me, for you are a kinsman-redeemer. ””
Ruth, following Naomi's advice, goes to the threshing floor at night where Boaz is sleeping. It is a bold and risky act within the customs of the time.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
“Who are you?” he asked. “I am your servant Ruth,” she replied. “Spread the corner of your garment over me, for you are a kinsman-redeemer. ”
World English Bible (WEB)
He said, “Who are you?” She answered, “I am Ruth your servant. Therefore spread the corner of your garment over your servant; for you are a near kinsman.”
King James Version (KJV)
And he said, Who art thou? And she answered, I am Ruth thine handmaid: spread therefore thy skirt over thine handmaid; for thou art a near kinsman.
American Standard Version (ASV)
And 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.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
And he said, Who are you? And she answering said, I am your servant Ruth: take your servant as wife, for you are a near relation.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Entonces él dijo: ¿Quién eres? Y ella respondió: Yo soy Ruth tu sierva: extiende el borde de tu capa sobre tu sierva, por cuanto eres pariente cercano.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
―¿Quién eres? —le preguntó. ―Soy yo, señor; Rut —explicó ella—. Hazme tu esposa conforme a la ley de Dios, porque tú eres mi pariente más cercano.
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