Ruth 3:3
Wash thyself therefore, and anoint thee, and put thy raiment upon thee, and get thee down to the floor: but make not thyself known unto the man, until he shall have done eating and drinking.
Cross-references
Esther 5:1
Parallel
Esther 5:1 shows Esther donning royal robes to approach the king — a parallel to Ruth's dressing up to meet Boaz.
2 Samuel 12:20
Parallel
2 Samuel 12:20 records David washing, anointing, and changing clothes — the same three actions Ruth performs.
Ezekiel 23:40
Contrast
Ezekiel 23:40 describes women bathing and adorning to attract lovers — Ruth's similar actions have a lawful motive, contrasting.
Matthew 6:17
Contrast
Matthew 6:17 instructs anointing and washing during fasting — a similar outward practice but with opposite intent.
2 Samuel 14:2
Contrast
2 Samuel 14:2 instructs a woman to avoid anointing to appear mourning — opposite to Ruth's preparation to attract Boaz.