When Boaz had eaten and drunk, and his heart was merry, he went to lie down at the end of the heap of grain. She came softly, uncovered his feet, and lay down.
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 7. Merry. Hebrew “good,” yet by no means intoxicated. D. Menochius.—It was formerly the custom, as it is still in many places, ( Bible.) to conclude the harvest with a feast; ( Calmet.) on which day Cato observes, that the men and oxen did not work. De re Rust. chapter 131. Hence the vacuna of Ovid. Fast. vi. Tirinus.—The pagans did this in honour of Jupiter and Ceres. But the true God had enjoined his people ( Bible.) to offer the first-fruits to him, and to feast in his presence. Leviticus 23:10. Deuteronomy 24:19.—Sheaves, either of corn or of straw. Sept.—The Arabs and neighbouring nations still delight to rest upon the ground, with some clothes thrown over them. Calmet.