1 A little later Naomi said to Ruth, "My daughter, don’t you think I should find you a husband and a good home?3:1. "A husband and a good home": the word used here refers to the rest and security provided from being married. 4 watch where he goes to lie down. Then go and uncover his feet and lie down. Then he will tell you what to do."3:4. Ruth’s action was a recognized symbol of asking for protection and initiating the obligation of "family redeemer" (see 2:20). This is why Boaz "will tell you what to do"—in terms of the requirements necessary to fulfill this obligation.
9 "Who are you?" he asked.
"I’m Ruth, your servant," she replied. "Please spread the corner of your cloak over me, for you are my family redeemer."3:9. Again this symbolic act was a request to fulfill the obligation of family redeemer, which included marriage.
10 "May the Lord bless you, my daughter," he said. "You are showing even more loyalty and love to the family than before. You haven’t gone looking for a younger man, of whatever social status.3:10. "Social status": literally, "rich or poor." 11 So don’t worry, my daughter. I will do everything you ask—everyone in town knows you are a woman of good character. 12 However, even though I’m one of your family redeemers, there’s one who is more closely related than I am. 13 Stay here tonight, and in the morning if he wants to redeem you, then fine, let him do it. But if he doesn’t, then I promise you in the name of the living Lord, I will redeem you. Lie down here until morning."
15 He also told her, "Bring me the cloak you’re wearing and hold it out." So she held it out and he poured out six measures3:15. Estimated at 24 liters or 50 pounds. of barley into it. He helped her put it on her back and she3:15. The majority of Hebrew manuscripts read "he." The minority manuscripts are followed here. went back to town.