Ruth 3:6 bbe — So she went down to the grain-floor and did all her mother-in-law had said to her.

Bible in Basic English

"So she went down to the grain-floor and did all her mother-in-law had said to her."

— Ruth 3:6, Bible in Basic English

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Ruth 3 — Context

3

So take a bath, and, after rubbing your body with sweet oil, put on your best robe, and go down to the grain-floor; but do not let him see you till he has come to the end of his meal.

4

But see to it, when he goes to rest, that you take note of the place where he is sleeping, and go in there, and, uncovering his feet, take your place by him; and he will say what you are to do.

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And she said, I will do all you say.

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So she went down to the grain-floor and did all her mother-in-law had said to her.

7

Now when Boaz had taken meat and drink, and his heart was glad, he went to take his rest at the end of the mass of grain; then she came softly and, uncovering his feet, went to rest.

8

Now in the middle of the night, the man awaking from his sleep in fear, and lifting himself up, saw a woman stretched at his feet.

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And he said, Who are you? And she answering said, I am your servant Ruth: take your servant as wife, for you are a near relation.

Ruth 3:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ruth 3:6 say?
Ruth 3:6 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “So she went down to the grain-floor and did all her mother-in-law had said to her.”
Where is Ruth 3:6 in the Bible?
Ruth 3:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ruth, chapter 3, verse 6.
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 3:6.
What translation should I read Ruth 3:6 in?
Ruth 3:6 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 3:6?
Ruth 3:6 reads (BBE): “So she went down to the grain-floor and did all her mother-in-law had said to her.” 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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