Ruth
King James Version (KJV)
Ruth 3:12
“And now it is true that I am thy near kinsman: howbeit there is a kinsman nearer than I.”
King James Version (KJV)
Ruth 3:12 Context
9And he said, Who art thou? And she answered, I am Ruth thine handmaid: spread therefore thy skirt over thine handmaid; for thou art a near kinsman. 10And he said, Blessed be thou of the LORD, my daughter: for thou hast shewed more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, inasmuch as thou followedst not young men, whether poor or rich. 11And now, my daughter, fear not; I will do to thee all that thou requirest: for all the city of my people doth know that thou art a virtuous woman. 12And now it is true that I am thy near kinsman: howbeit there is a kinsman nearer than I. 13Tarry this night, and it shall be in the morning, that if he will perform unto thee the part of a kinsman, well; let him do the kinsman's part: but if he will not do the part of a kinsman to thee, then will I do the part of a kinsman to thee, as the LORD liveth: lie down until the morning. 14And she lay at his feet until the morning: and she rose up before one could know another. And he said, Let it not be known that a woman came into the floor. 15Also he said, Bring the vail that thou hast upon thee, and hold it. And when she held it, he measured six measures of barley, and laid it on her: and she went into the city.
"And now it is true that I am thy near kinsman: howbeit there is a kinsman nearer than I." Ruth 3:12 KJV Similar Verses Save
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Translation Details for Ruth 3:12
And now it is true that I am thy near kinsman: howbeit there is a kinsman nearer than I.
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Wesley's Notes for Ruth 3:12
3:10 Shewed kindness - Both to thy deceased husband, the continuance of whose name and memory thou seekest; and to thy mother - in - law, whose commands thou hast punctually obeyed. Followedst not - To seek thy marriage here, or in thy own country, as thou wouldst have done if thou hadst not preferred obedience to God's command, before pleasing thyself.
3:13 Perform, &c. - Take thee to wife, to raise up seed to his brother. Bishop Hall sums up the matter thus. Boaz, instead of touching her as a wanton, blesseth her as a father, encourages her as a friend, promises her as a kinsman, rewards her as a patron, and sends her away laden with hopes and gifts, no less chast, but more happy than she came. O admirable temperance, worthy the progenitor of him, in whose lips and heart there was no guile!
3:14 Let it not, &c. - He takes care to preserve not only his conscience towards God, but his reputation, and hers also, among men.
And now it is true, that I am thy neare kinseman: howbeit there is a kinseman nearer then I.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
"Now it is true I am a close relative; however, there is a relative closer than I.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
And now it is true that I am a near kinsman; howbeit there is a kinsman nearer than I.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Now it is true that I am a near relation: but there is a relation nearer than I.
- Basic English Bible
And now, truly I am one that has the right of redemption, yet there is one that has the right of redemption who is nearer than I.
- Darby Bible
And now it is true that I am thy near kinsman: yet there is a kinsman nearer than I.
- Webster's Bible
Now it is true that I am a near kinsman; however there is a kinsman nearer than I.
- World English Bible
And now, surely, true, that I [am] a redeemer, but also there is a redeemer nearer than I.
- Youngs Literal Bible
And now it is true that I am a near kinsman; howbeit there is a kinsman nearer than I.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible