Genesis 24:33
Context24:33 When food was served, 1 he said, “I will not eat until I have said what I want to say.” 2 “Tell us,” Laban said. 3
Ruth 3:18
Context3:18 Then Naomi 4 said, “Stay put, 5 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.”
Proverbs 6:4
Context6:4 Permit no sleep to your eyes 6
or slumber to your eyelids.
[24:33] 1 tn Heb “and food was placed before him.”
[24:33] 3 tc Some ancient textual witnesses have a plural verb, “and they said.”
[3:18] 4 tn Heb “she”; the referent (Naomi) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
[3:18] 5 tn Heb “sit”; KJV “Sit still”; NAB “Wait here”; NLT “Just be patient.”
[6:4] 6 tn Heb “do not give sleep to your eyes.” The point is to go to the neighbor and seek release from the agreement immediately (cf. NLT “Don’t rest until you do”).