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27 lines
725 B
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## It came about that ##
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This phrase is used here to mark an important event in the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.
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## at midnight ##
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"in the middle of the night"
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## was startled ##
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It is not clear what startled Boaz. Perhaps he suddenly felt the cold air on his feet.
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## a woman lay at his feet ##
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The woman was Ruth, but Boaz could not recognize her in the darkness.
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## your female servant ##
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Ruth spoke with humility to Boaz.
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## Spread your cloak over ##
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This was apparently a cultural idiom that meant "marry me." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
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## near kinsman ##
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a close relative with special responsibilities toward their extended family. |