Ruth 3:9

9“Who are you?” he asked.

“I am your servant Ruth,” she said. “Spread the corner of your garment over me, since you are a guardian-redeemer3:9 The Hebrew word for guardian-redeemer is a legal term for one who has the obligation to redeem a relative in serious difficulty (see Lev. 25:25-55); also in verses 12 and 13. of our family.”

9So he said, “Who are you?” And she answered, “I am Ruth your slave. Now spread your garment over your slave, for you are a redeemer.”

9He said, “Who are you?” And she answered, “I am Ruth your maid. So spread your covering over your maid, for you are a Or redeemerclose relative.”

9So he said, “Who are you?” And she answered, “I am Ruth your maid. Spread the hem of your garment over me, for you are a close relative and redeemer.”

9“Who are you?” he asked.

“I am your servant Ruth,” she replied. “Spread the corner of your garment3:9 Or Spread your wing; the word for wing can also mean corner of a garment; see Ruth 2:12. over me, for you are a kinsman-redeemer.3:9 The Hebrew word for kinsman-redeemer or guardian-redeemeris a legal term for the kinsman who redeems or vindicates a relative; similarly in verses 12 and 13; see Leviticus 25:25–55.”

9“Who are you?” he asked.

“I’m Ruth,” she said. “You are my family protector. So take good care of me by making me your wife.”