Ruth 3 in the early church
5 passages quote, allude to, or echo Ruth 3, grouped by verse; passages on the same verse are in date order. Verse text from the Berean Standard Bible (public domain). References use the Protestant English Bible's numbering, with a writer's own numbering in brackets where it differs.
Ruth 3:7
After Boaz had finished eating and drinking and was in good spirits, he went to lie down at the end of the heap of grain. Then Ruth went in secretly, uncovered his feet, and lay down.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth 3:7 | Homilies on Ezekiel 6.8 · Origen | allusion, high confidence | ca. 238–250 (Jerome's translation in the 380s) |
| Ruth 3:7–14 | Against Jovinianus 1.5 · Jerome | allusion, high confidence | 393 |
Ruth 3:9
“Who are you?” he asked. “I am your servant Ruth,” she replied. “Spread the corner of your garment over me, for you are a kinsman-redeemer.”
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth 3:9 | Homilies on Ezekiel 6.8 · Origen | allusion, high confidence | ca. 238–250 (Jerome's translation in the 380s) |
| Ruth 3:9–13 | Part 2, chapter 24 · Quodvultdeus of Carthage | allusion, high confidence | ca. 445-450 |
Ruth 3:10
Then Boaz said, “May the LORD bless you, my daughter. You have shown more kindness now than before, because you have not run after the younger men, whether rich or poor.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth 3:10 | Letters 11.11 · Paulinus of Nola | echo, low confidence | ca. 394–413 |