Ruth 3:7

The Passion Translation

After his evening meal, Boaz was in a good mood. He went to lie down at the far end of the grain pile and fell fast asleep. Ruth quietly tiptoed over to him, uncovered his feet, and lay down.

Cross References

Genesis 43:34

Eleven plates of food were taken from Joseph’s table and set in front of each of them, but Benjamin’s portion was five times more than any of theirs! They feasted and drank their fill with Joseph until they all became drunk.

Psalm 104:15

You provide sweet wine to gladden hearts. You give us daily bread to sustain life, giving us glowing health for our bodies.

1 Corinthians 10:31

Whether you eat or drink, live your life in a way that glorifies and honors God.

Ephesians 5:18

And don’t get drunk with wine, which is rebellion; instead be filled continually with the Holy Spirit.

Judges 16:25

By now, the people were getting drunk and demanded, “Bring out Samson and let him dance for us!” So he was brought from the prison to amuse them, and they displayed him between the main pillars that supported their temple.

Judges 19:22

They were enjoying themselves when suddenly some perverted and depraved men of the town surrounded the house and pounded on the door. They called to the aged owner of the house, “Bring out the man you invited into your house so that we can have sex with him.”

Judges 19:6

After the two of them sat down and had breakfast together, the girl’s father said to the Levite, “You might as well stay overnight and enjoy yourself.”

Judges 19:9

Then the Levite, his mistress, and his attendant started to leave. But his mistress’ father said to him, “Look, the day is almost gone; stay another night here and enjoy yourself. Tomorrow, you can start early on your journey and head for home.”

Ruth 3:6

That evening, Ruth went down to the threshing floor and did all her mother-in-law had told her to do.

Ruth 3:8

Around midnight, Boaz was startled, and he awoke. He was surprised to find a woman lying at his feet.