Rute 3

And when Boaz had eaten and drunk, and his heart was merry, he went to lie down at the end of the heap of corn: and she came softly, and uncovered his feet, and laid her down.
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A eira era um local público para processar grãos, mas à noite tornava-se espaço privado. O 'coração alegre' de Boaz pode indicar consumo moderado de vinho, comum em celebrações pós-trabalho (1Samuel 25:36).