Rut 3:7 | NET2full | STEP | When Boaz had finished his meal and was feeling satisfied , he lay down to sleep at the far end of the grain heap . Then Ruth crept up quietly , uncovered his legs , and lay down beside him.

‏ Ruth 3:7

7 When Boaz had finished his meal and was feeling satisfied, he lay down to sleep at the far end of the grain heap. ^{▼▼tn Heb “and Boaz ate and drank and his heart was well and he went to lie down at the end of the heap”; NAB “at the edge of the sheaves.”} Then Ruth ^{▼▼tn Heb “she”; the referent (Ruth) has been specified in the translation for clarity.} crept up quietly, ^{▼▼sn Ruth must have waited until Boaz fell asleep, for he does not notice when she uncovers his legs and lies down beside him.} uncovered his legs, ^{▼▼tn See the note on the word “legs” in v. 4.} and lay down beside him. ^{▼▼tn The words “beside him” are supplied in the translation for stylistic reasons. Cf. TEV “at his feet”; CEV “near his feet.”}