Ruth 3:6
Ruth 3:6 in Multiple Translations
So she went down to the threshing floor and did everything her mother-in-law had instructed her to do.
¶ And she went down unto the floor, and did according to all that her mother in law bade her.
And she went down unto the threshing-floor, and did according to all that her mother-in-law bade her.
So she went down to the grain-floor and did all her mother-in-law had said to her.
She went down to the threshing floor and did what her mother-in-law had told her to do.
So she went downe vnto the floore, and did according to all that her mother in lawe bade her.
And she goeth down [to] the threshing-floor, and doth according to all that her mother-in-law commanded her
She went down to the threshing floor, and did everything that her mother-in-law told her.
And she went down to the floor, and did according to all that her mother-in-law bade her.
And she went down to the barnfloor, and did all that her mother in law had bid her.
So she went down to the ground where they had threshed the barley grain. There she did everything that her mother-in-law had told her to do.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ruth 3:6
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Ruth 3:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
וַ/תֵּ֖רֶד
הַ/גֹּ֑רֶן
וַ/תַּ֕עַשׂ
כְּ/כֹ֥ל
אֲשֶׁר
צִוַּ֖תָּ/ה
חֲמוֹתָֽ/הּ
וַ/תֵּ֖רֶד
yârad
H3381
to go down
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
הַ/גֹּ֑רֶן
gôren
H1637
threshing floor
Art | N-cs
וַ/תַּ֕עַשׂ
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
כְּ/כֹ֥ל
kôl
H3605
all
Prep | N-ms
אֲשֶׁר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
צִוַּ֖תָּ/ה
tsâvâh
H6680
to command
V-Piel-Perf-3fs | Suff
חֲמוֹתָֽ/הּ
chămôwth
H2545
mother-in-law
N-fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ruth 3:6
וַ/תֵּ֖רֶד
yârad
H3381
"to go down"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
To go down or descend, like going to a lower place or falling. It appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing people and things moving downwards.
Definition: 1) to go down, descend, decline, march down, sink down 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come down 1a2) to sink 1a3) to be prostrated 1a4) to come down (of revelation) 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to bring down 1b2) to send down 1b3) to take down 1b4) to lay prostrate 1b5) to let down 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be brought down 1c2) to be taken down
Usage: Occurs in 345 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abundantly, bring down, carry down, cast down, (cause to) come(-ing) down, fall (down), get down, go(-ing) down(-ward), hang down, [idiom] indeed, let down, light (down), put down (off), (cause to, let) run down, sink, subdue, take down. See also: Genesis 11:5; Judges 3:28; 2 Kings 1:15.
הַ/גֹּ֑רֶן
gôren
H1637
"threshing floor"
Art | N-cs
A threshing floor is an open area where grain is separated from chaff, as seen in the book of Ruth. This word can also refer to a barn or empty space. The KJV Bible translates it as floor or place.
Definition: 1) threshing-floor 2) (TWOT) barn, barn floor, corn floor, void place
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: (barn, corn, threshing-) floor, (threshing-, void) place. See also: Genesis 50:10; 1 Kings 22:10; Isaiah 21:10.
וַ/תַּ֕עַשׂ
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
כְּ/כֹ֥ל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
אֲשֶׁר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
צִוַּ֖תָּ/ה
tsâvâh
H6680
"to command"
V-Piel-Perf-3fs | Suff
To command or give orders, as seen in the Bible when God gives charge to his people. It can also mean to appoint or ordain someone for a task. This word is used in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) to command, charge, give orders, lay charge, give charge to, order 1a)(Piel) 1a1) to lay charge upon 1a2) to give charge to, give command to 1a3) to give charge unto 1a4) to give charge over, appoint 1a5) to give charge, command 1a6) to charge, command 1a7) to charge, commission 1a8) to command, appoint, ordain (of divine act) 1b) (Pual) to be commanded
Usage: Occurs in 475 OT verses. KJV: appoint, (for-) bid, (give a) charge, (give a, give in, send with) command(-er, -ment), send a messenger, put, (set) in order. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 10:13; Deuteronomy 12:11.
חֲמוֹתָֽ/הּ
chămôwth
H2545
"mother-in-law"
N-fs | Suff
This word refers to a mother-in-law, the husband's mother, a family relationship. It appears in various biblical contexts.
Definition: mother-in-law, husband's mother
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: mother in law. See also: Ruth 1:14; Ruth 3:1; Micah 7:6.
Study Notes — Ruth 3:6
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Context — Ruth’s Redemption Assured
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.
7After Boaz had finished eating and drinking and was in good spirits, he went to lie down at the end of the heap of grain. Then Ruth went in secretly, uncovered his feet, and lay down. 8At midnight, Boaz was startled, turned over, and there lying at his feet was a woman!Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proverbs 1:8 | Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction, and do not forsake the teaching of your mother. |
| 2 | John 2:5 | His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever He tells you.” |
| 3 | Exodus 20:12 | Honor your father and mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. |
| 4 | John 15:14 | You are My friends if you do what I command you. |
Ruth 3:6 Summary
Ruth 3:6 shows us that Ruth trusted her mother-in-law Naomi and God by going to the threshing floor and doing everything Naomi told her to do. This was a brave and obedient act, similar to the faith shown by Abraham in Genesis 12:1-5. By following Naomi's plan, Ruth was able to seek Boaz's protection and provision, demonstrating that trusting God and following His guidance can lead to blessing, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6. This verse teaches us to trust God, even when things seem uncertain, and to take faith-filled actions to see His promises fulfilled in our lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Ruth go to the threshing floor at night?
Ruth went to the threshing floor at night because her mother-in-law, Naomi, instructed her to do so, as seen in Ruth 3:6, in order to seek Boaz's protection and provision, as guided by Naomi's plan in Ruth 3:1-5.
What was the significance of the threshing floor in this context?
The threshing floor was a place where grain was processed, and in this case, it was also a place where Boaz, as a relative of Naomi's late husband, was working, as mentioned in Ruth 3:2, and where Ruth could encounter him, following the plan in Ruth 3:3-4.
How did Ruth's actions demonstrate her trust in Naomi and God?
Ruth's actions, as seen in Ruth 3:6, demonstrated her trust in Naomi and God because she followed Naomi's instructions, even when they seemed uncertain or risky, showing faith similar to that exhibited by Abraham in Genesis 12:1-5 and Moses in Exodus 14:13-14.
What can we learn from Ruth's obedience in this verse?
We can learn from Ruth's obedience that trusting God and following His guidance, even when it's difficult or unclear, can lead to blessing and provision, as seen in Ruth 3:6 and reinforced by Proverbs 3:5-6.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can demonstrate trust in God's plan for my life, even when it's uncertain or challenging?
- How can I, like Ruth, show initiative and take bold steps to seek God's provision and protection in my life?
- What are some areas where I need to trust God more and take faith-filled action, like Ruth did at the threshing floor?
- How can I balance faith and action, like Ruth did, to see God's promises fulfilled in my life?
Gill's Exposition on Ruth 3:6
And she went down unto the floor,.... From the city of Bethlehem, from her mother-in-law's house there, to the threshingfloor of Boaz, which was at some distance from it, and lower: and did according
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ruth 3:6
And she said unto her, All that thou sayest unto me I will do. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on Ruth 3:6
Rth 3:6 And she went down unto the floor, and did according to all that her mother in law bade her.Ver. 6. And she went down unto the floor.] Though a woman, and a stranger, yet she ventureth hard: where desire is, there nothing can hinder or abate the spirit, or daunt the heart. Bernard.
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