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## It came about ##
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.
## at midnight ##
"in the middle of the night"
## was startled ##
It is not clear what startled Boaz. Perhaps he suddenly felt the cold air on his feet.
## a woman was lying at his feet ##
The woman was Ruth, but Boaz could not recognize her in the darkness.
## your female servant ##
Ruth spoke with humility to Boaz.
## Spread your cloak over ##
This was a cultural Idiom for marriage. AT: "marry me." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
## near kinsman ##
a close relative with special responsibilities toward their extended family.