What is the purpose behind "uncovering his feet and lie down"?
Ruth 3:4
NASB - 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."
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Asked April 13 2013
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Gloria Gates
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Colin Wong
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This verse is read to mean that Ruth was inquiring about Boaz's willingness to take her as his wife and to provide for her as the family redeemer. Is there a cultural relevance or sexual overtone in the "uncovering of feet"? We may never know.
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