Ruth 3:18 "Wait, my daughter," said Naomi, "until you find out how things go, for he will not rest unless he has resolved the matter today."

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New International Version
Then Naomi said, “Wait, my daughter, until you find out what happens. For the man will not rest until the matter is settled today.”

New Living Translation
Then Naomi said to her, “Just be patient, my daughter, until we hear what happens. The man won’t rest until he has settled things today.”

English Standard Version
She replied, “Wait, my daughter, until you learn how the matter turns out, for the man will not rest but will settle the matter today.”

Berean Standard Bible
“Wait, my daughter,” said Naomi, “until you find out how things go, for he will not rest unless he has resolved the matter today.”

Berean Literal Bible
And she said, “Sit, my daughter, until that you know how the matter will fall. For the man will not rest until that he finishes the matter today.”

King James Bible
Then said she, Sit still, my daughter, until thou know how the matter will fall: for the man will not be in rest, until he have finished the thing this day.

New King James Version
Then she said, “Sit still, my daughter, until you know how the matter will turn out; for the man will not rest until he has concluded the matter this day.”

New American Standard Bible
Then she said, “Wait, my daughter, until you know how the matter turns out; for the man will not rest until he has settled it today.”

NASB 1995
Then she said, “Wait, my daughter, until you know how the matter turns out; for the man will not rest until he has settled it today.”

NASB 1977
Then she said, “Wait, my daughter, until you know how the matter turns out; for the man will not rest until he has settled it today.”

Legacy Standard Bible
Then she said, “Sit, then, my daughter, until you know how the matter falls into place; for the man will not remain quiet until he has finished the matter today.”

Amplified Bible
Then Naomi said, “Sit and wait, my daughter, until you learn how this matter turns out; for the man will not rest until he has settled it today.”

Berean Annotated Bible
“Wait, my daughter, said Naomi, “until you find out how things go, for he will not rest unless he has resolved the matter today.

Christian Standard Bible
Naomi said, “My daughter, wait until you find out how things go, for he won’t rest unless he resolves this today.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Naomi said, “My daughter, wait until you find out how things go, for he won’t rest unless he resolves this today.”

American Standard Version
Then said she, Sit still, my daughter, until thou know how the matter will fall; for the man will not rest, until he have finished the thing this day.

Contemporary English Version
Naomi replied, "Just be patient and don't worry about what will happen. He won't rest until everything is settled today!"

English Revised Version
Then said she, Sit still, my daughter, until thou know how the matter will fall: for the man will not rest, until he have finished the thing this day.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Naomi replied, "Stay here, my daughter, until you know how it turns out. The man won't rest unless he settles this matter today."

Good News Translation
Naomi said to her, "Now be patient, Ruth, until you see how this all turns out. Boaz will not rest today until he settles the matter."

International Standard Version
Naomi replied, "Be patient, my daughter, until you learn how this works out, because the man won't rest until he finishes everything today."

NET Bible
Then Naomi said, "Stay put, my daughter, until you know how the matter turns out. For the man will not rest until he has taken care of the matter today."

New Heart English Bible
Then she said, "Wait, my daughter, until you know how the matter will fall; for the man will not rest, until he has finished the thing this day."

Webster's Bible Translation
Then said she, Sit still, my daughter, until thou knowest how the matter will fall: for the man will not be in rest, until he hath finished the thing this day.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
“Wait, my daughter,” said Naomi, “until you find out how things go, for he will not rest unless he has resolved the matter today.”

World English Bible
Then she said, “Wait, my daughter, until you know what will happen; for the man will not rest until he has settled this today.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And she says, “Sit still, my daughter, until you know how the matter falls, for the man does not rest except he has completed the matter today.”

Berean Literal Bible
And she said, “Sit, my daughter, until that you know how the matter will fall. For the man will not rest until that he finishes the matter today.”

Young's Literal Translation
And she saith, 'Sit still, my daughter, till thou dost know how the matter falleth, for the man doth not rest except he hath completed the matter to-day.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And she will say, Sit, my daughter, till thou shalt know how the word will fall: for the man will not rest till he finished the word this day.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Noemi said: Wait my daughter, till we see what end the thing will have. For the man will not rest until he have accomplished what he hath said.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Naomi said, “Wait, daughter, until we see how things will turn out. For the man will not rest until he has accomplished what he said.”

New American Bible
Naomi then said, “Wait here, my daughter, until you learn what happens, for the man will not rest, but will settle the matter today.”

New Revised Standard Version
She replied, “Wait, my daughter, until you learn how the matter turns out, for the man will not rest, but will settle the matter today.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then her mother-in-law said to her, Sit still, my daughter, until you know the outcome; for the man will not rest until he brings the case to judgment today.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Her mother in law said to her: “Stay my daughter until you will see, for the man will not rest until he brings himself justice today”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Then said she: 'Sit still, my daughter, until thou know how the matter will fall; for the man will not rest, until he have finished the thing this day.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And she said, Sit still, my daughter, until thou shalt know how the matter will fall out; for the man will not rest until the matter be accomplished this day.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Ruth Claims Boaz as Kinsman
…17And she said, “He gave me these six measures of barley, for he said, ‘Do not go back to your mother-in-law empty-handed.’ ” 18“Wait, my daughter,” said Naomi, “until you find out how things go, for he will not rest unless he has resolved the matter today.”

Cross References
“Wait, my daughter,” said Naomi,

Lamentations 3:25-26
The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him. / It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD.

Psalm 37:7
Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men prosper in their ways, when they carry out wicked schemes.

Psalm 27:14
Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!
“until you find out how things go,

2 Chronicles 20:17
You need not fight this battle. Take up your positions, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Go out and face them tomorrow, for the LORD is with you.’”

Exodus 14:13-14
But Moses told the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the LORD’s salvation, which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians you see today, you will never see again. / The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.”

Genesis 24:21
Meanwhile, the man watched her silently to see whether or not the LORD had made his journey a success.
for he will not rest

Isaiah 62:1
For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not keep still, until her righteousness shines like a bright light, her salvation like a blazing torch.

Isaiah 62:6-7
On your walls, O Jerusalem, I have posted watchmen; they will never be silent day or night. You who call on the LORD shall take no rest for yourselves, / nor give Him any rest until He establishes Jerusalem and makes her the praise of the earth.

Luke 18:1-8
Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray at all times and not lose heart: / “In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor respected men. / And there was a widow in that town who kept appealing to him, ‘Give me justice against my adversary.’ …
unless he has resolved the matter today.”

Matthew 5:25
Reconcile quickly with your adversary, while you are still on the way to court. Otherwise, he may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison.

Luke 12:58
Make every effort to reconcile with your adversary while you are on your way to the magistrate. Otherwise, he may drag you off to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and the officer may throw you into prison.

Ephesians 4:26
“Be angry, yet do not sin.” Do not let the sun set upon your anger,
Genesis 49:18
I await Your salvation, O LORD.

Isaiah 30:18
Therefore the LORD longs to be gracious to you; therefore He rises to show you compassion, for the LORD is a just God. Blessed are all who wait for Him.

Lamentations 3:26
It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD.

James 5:7-8
Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains. / You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near.


Treasury of Scripture

Then said she, Sit still, my daughter, until you know how the matter will fall: for the man will not be in rest, until he have finished the thing this day.

Sit still

Psalm 37:3-5
Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed…

Isaiah 28:16
Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.

Isaiah 30:7
For the Egyptians shall help in vain, and to no purpose: therefore have I cried concerning this, Their strength is to sit still.

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Ruth 3
1. By Naomi's instruction
5. Ruth lies at Boaz's feet
8. Boaz acknowledges the right of a kinsman
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Wait, my daughter,
Naomi addresses Ruth with a term of endearment, highlighting their close relationship. This reflects the familial bond and loyalty that Ruth has shown by staying with Naomi. The term "wait" suggests patience and trust in God's timing, a recurring theme in Scripture, as seen in Psalm 27:14, which encourages believers to wait on the Lord.

until you find out how things go,
This phrase indicates anticipation and uncertainty about the outcome of Ruth's proposal to Boaz. It reflects the cultural practice of seeking a kinsman-redeemer, as outlined in Leviticus 25:25-55, where a relative could redeem a family member in distress. The outcome is uncertain, but there is hope in the process.

for he will not rest
Boaz is portrayed as a man of action and integrity, committed to resolving the situation. This mirrors the character of God, who is depicted as a redeemer who does not rest until His purposes are fulfilled, as seen in Isaiah 62:1. Boaz's diligence foreshadows Christ's redemptive work, who also did not rest until He accomplished salvation.

unless he has resolved the matter today.
The urgency in Boaz's actions reflects the cultural importance of resolving legal and familial obligations promptly. This resolution is crucial for Ruth and Naomi's future security. The immediacy also points to the certainty of God's promises, as seen in 2 Corinthians 1:20, where all promises find their "Yes" in Christ. Boaz's role as a redeemer is a type of Christ, who resolves the matter of sin and redemption for humanity.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Ruth
A Moabite widow who has shown loyalty to her mother-in-law, Naomi, and has come to Bethlehem to seek refuge and a new life.

2. Naomi
Ruth's mother-in-law, who guides Ruth in her interactions with Boaz, seeking security and provision for her.

3. Boaz
A wealthy relative of Naomi's late husband, who acts as a kinsman-redeemer for Ruth, showing kindness and integrity.

4. Bethlehem
The setting of the account, a town in Judah where Ruth and Naomi have returned after the famine in Moab.

5. Kinsman-Redeemer
A cultural and legal role in ancient Israel, where a close relative could redeem a family member in distress, often by marrying a widow to preserve the family line.
Teaching Points
Trust in God's Timing
Naomi's advice to Ruth to "wait" emphasizes the importance of trusting God's timing and provision. In our lives, we must learn to be patient and trust that God is working behind the scenes.

The Role of a Redeemer
Boaz's willingness to act as a kinsman-redeemer is a foreshadowing of Christ's redemptive work. Just as Boaz was willing to resolve the matter for Ruth, Jesus resolves our spiritual needs through His sacrifice.

Active Waiting
While waiting, Ruth had already done her part by following Naomi's instructions and approaching Boaz. Similarly, we should be proactive in our faith, doing what we can while trusting God for the outcome.

Community and Support
Naomi's guidance to Ruth highlights the importance of seeking wise counsel and support from our faith community. We are not meant to navigate life's challenges alone.

Integrity and Responsibility
Boaz's commitment to resolve the matter "today" reflects his integrity and sense of responsibility. As believers, we are called to act with integrity and fulfill our commitments promptly.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Ruth 3:18?

2. How does Ruth 3:18 encourage patience in waiting for God's timing?

3. What role does trust play in Naomi's advice to Ruth in Ruth 3:18?

4. How can we apply Naomi's confidence in God's plan to our lives today?

5. What other biblical examples show waiting on God's timing, like Ruth 3:18?

6. How does Ruth 3:18 demonstrate faith in God's provision and promises?

7. What does Ruth 3:18 reveal about God's timing and human patience?

8. How does Ruth 3:18 illustrate the concept of divine providence?

9. In Ruth 3:18, what role does trust play in the unfolding of God's plan?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ruth 3?

What Does Ruth 3:18 Mean
“Wait, my daughter”

– Naomi speaks tenderly, calling Ruth “my daughter,” underscoring their family bond and Naomi’s authority as mentor (see Ruth 2:2).

– The first word is “wait.” Faith often begins with stillness:

• Psalm 27:14, “Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous.”

• Exodus 14:13, “Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the LORD will bring you today.”

– Naomi is teaching Ruth that obedience isn’t only doing; sometimes it’s refusing to rush ahead of God.

“until you find out how things go”

– Ruth has done all that was right and honorable (Ruth 3:10–11). Now the outcome rests with the Lord working through Boaz.

– Trust keeps us anchored:

• Proverbs 3:5-6 urges us to “trust in the LORD with all your heart… He will make your paths straight.”

• Psalm 37:5 commits our way to Him, promising “He will act.”

• Romans 8:28 reminds us God works “all things together for good” for those who love Him.

– Naomi’s counsel: let God reveal the next step rather than forcing it.

“for he will not rest”

– Naomi is confident in Boaz’s character. His diligence was evident in the harvest field (Ruth 2:4-9); it will be the same in the city gates.

• Proverbs 22:29 points to the skilled, diligent man who “will serve before kings.”

• John 5:17 shows a greater Redeemer: “My Father is always at His work… and I too am working.”

• Luke 19:10, “The Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost,” mirrors Boaz’s resolute pursuit of Ruth’s welfare.

– Boaz’s indefatigable care models Christ’s relentless commitment to redeem.

“unless he has resolved the matter today”

– The word “today” stresses urgency. God’s purposes move forward without delay when the time is right.

• Deuteronomy 24:15 commands prompt fulfillment of duty; Boaz will do no less.

• Isaiah 42:4 foretells of the Servant who “will not grow weak or discouraged till He has established justice.”

• 2 Corinthians 6:2 proclaims, “Now is the day of salvation.” Boaz’s haste foreshadows Christ’s finished work accomplished “in a single day” (Zechariah 3:9).

– Naomi’s assurance encourages Ruth—and us—that godly responsibility joined to God’s timing produces swift, decisive action.

summary

Naomi’s words blend patient waiting with confident expectation. Ruth is to rest, not in idleness, but in trust—knowing Boaz’s proven character and God’s sovereign hand will bring the matter to completion without delay. Scripture consistently links waiting with faith, diligent action with redemption, and urgency with God’s appointed time. In Ruth 3:18 we see a glimpse of the gospel rhythm: be still, watch God work, and rejoice when the Redeemer swiftly secures what He has promised.

(18) Will not be in rest.--i.e., will not keep quiet.

IV.

Verse 18. - And she said, Sit still, my daughter, till that thou know how the affair will fall out, for the man will not rest unless he complete the affair today. In saying, Sit still, my daughter, it is as if Naomi had said, "There is no occasion for restless anxiety. Let your heart be at ease till that thou know how the affair will fall out." In the Hebrew the noun is without the article. But in English it must be supplied, unless a plural be employed - "how 'things' will fall out.' דָּבָר, thing, i.e. think. Compare the corresponding relation between the German sache and sagen.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
“Wait,
שְׁבִ֣י (šə·ḇî)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - feminine singular
Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry

my daughter,”
בִתִּ֔י (ḇit·tî)
Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 1323: A daughter

said Naomi,
וַתֹּ֙אמֶר֙ (wat·tō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

“until
עַ֚ד (‘aḏ)
Preposition
Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while

you find out
תֵּֽדְעִ֔ין (tê·ḏə·‘în)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person feminine singular | Paragogic nun
Strong's 3045: To know

how
אֵ֖יךְ (’êḵ)
Interjection
Strong's 349: How?, how!, where

things
דָּבָ֑ר (dā·ḇār)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

go,
יִפֹּ֣ל (yip·pōl)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5307: To fall, lie

for
כִּ֣י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

he
הָאִ֔ישׁ (hā·’îš)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person

will not
לֹ֤א (lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

rest
יִשְׁקֹט֙ (yiš·qōṭ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 8252: To be quiet or undisturbed

unless
כִּֽי־ (kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

he has resolved
כִּלָּ֥ה (kil·lāh)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3615: To be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, or spent

the matter
הַדָּבָ֖ר (had·dā·ḇār)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

today.”
הַיּֽוֹם׃ (hay·yō·wm)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day


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OT History: Ruth 3:18 Then said she Sit still my daughter (Ru Rut.)

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