Ruth 3:3 nasb — "Wash yourself therefore, and anoint yourself and put on your best clothes, and go down to the threshing floor; but do…

NASB

""Wash yourself therefore, and anoint yourself and put on your best clothes, and go down to the threshing floor; but do not make yourself known to the man until he has finished eating and drinking."

— Ruth 3:3, NASB

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Ruth 3 — Context

1

Then Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, "My daughter, shall I not seek security for you, that it may be well with you?

2

"Now is not Boaz our kinsman, with whose maids you were? Behold, he winnows barley at the threshing floor tonight.

3

"Wash yourself therefore, and anoint yourself and put on your best clothes, and go down to the threshing floor; but do not make yourself known to the man until he has finished eating and drinking.

4

"It shall be when he lies down, that you shall notice the place where he lies, and you shall go and uncover his feet and lie down; then he will tell you what you shall do."

5

She said to her, "All that you say I will do."

6

So she went down to the threshing floor and did according to all that her mother-in-law had commanded her.

Ruth 3:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ruth 3:3 say?
Ruth 3:3 in the NASB reads: “"Wash yourself therefore, and anoint yourself and put on your best clothes, and go down to the threshing floor; but do not make yourself known to the man until he has finished eating and drinking.”
Where is Ruth 3:3 in the Bible?
Ruth 3:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ruth, chapter 3, verse 3.
Who wrote Ruth?
Ruth is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel). It was written c. 1011–931 BC.
What is the book of Ruth about?
Ruth is the tender story of a Moabite widow who clings to her Israelite mother-in-law and to the LORD, and finds refuge under the wing of a kinsman-redeemer named Boaz. Set in the time of the judges, it ends with the genealogy of King David — and ultimately points toward Christ.
What are the major themes of Ruth?
Ruth explores themes including Loyalty, Redemption, Providence, Kindness, Lineage of David. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ruth 3:3.
What translation should I read Ruth 3:3 in?
Ruth 3:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ruth 3:3?
Ruth 3:3 reads (NASB): “"Wash yourself therefore, and anoint yourself and put on your best clothes, and go down to the threshing floor; but do not make yourself known to the man until he has finished eating and drinking.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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