20 (A)“‘Cursed be anyone who lies with his father's wife, because he has (B)uncovered his father's nakedness.’[a] And all the people shall say, ‘Amen.’

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Footnotes

  1. Deuteronomy 27:20 Hebrew uncovered his father's skirt

He said, “Who are you?” And she answered, “I am Ruth, your servant. (A)Spread your wings[a] over your servant, for you are (B)a redeemer.”

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Footnotes

  1. Ruth 3:9 Compare 2:12; the word for wings can also mean corners of a garment

“When I passed by you again and saw you, behold, you were at the age for love, and (A)I spread the corner of my garment over you and covered your nakedness; I made my vow to you (B)and entered into a covenant with you, declares the Lord God, (C)and you became mine.

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