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1 | Ruth2 y did Boaz redeem Ruth not Naomi? | Ruth 3:9 | Tor | 200137 | ||
Question on Ruth Chapter 2. Why did Boaz redeem Ruth instead of Naomi? Scripture or commentary refrences would be much appreciated. Thanks |
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2 | Ruth2 y did Boaz redeem Ruth not Naomi? | Ruth 3:9 | bible believer | 200138 | ||
hi there tor: in the book of ruth, the "kinsman-redeemer" (boaz) actually redeemed the LAND that had been owned by naomi's husband's family. the word “kinsman” in hebrew is “goel” and refers to a “close relative who acts as a protector or guarantor of family rights.” boaz's family relationship to naomi's husband is what entitled him to redeem the land and return it to naomi. what boaz did with ruth came as a result of ruth's comment in chapter 3:9b--"I am your servant Ruth," she said. "spread the corner of your garment over me, since you are a kinsman-redeemer." when an ancient hebrew man married his wife, at the end of the wedding ceremony he would draw the corners of his outer garment over her head, symbolically covering her with his protection. when ruth went to boaz and asked that the corner of his garment be spread over her, she was requesting God’s “covering” and protection in her life! (see Deut 25:5-6) this custom of a close relative (brother) marrying his relative's widow in order to carry on the family name is referred to as “levirate marriage”. so........what boaz and ruth had falls under the category of levirate marriage; his redemption of the property came as a result of him being a kinsman redeemer. hope this info is of help to you. God bless! |
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3 | Ruth2 y did Boaz redeem Ruth not Naomi? | Ruth 3:9 | Tor | 200139 | ||
Thanks BB! Cleared up a few things! | ||||||
4 | Ruth2 y did Boaz redeem Ruth not Naomi? | Ruth 3:9 | stjohn | 200140 | ||
Hi Tor, The little book of Ruth, is a beautiful picture of Christ's redemption! There is a wonderful and very enlightening study on this truly inspiring little book, found at the following website. http://www.settingcaptivesfree.com/Ruth_Study/ --"Ruth presents the gospel to us in story form. It shows how Ruth, an outcast Moabite, is accepted into the family of God through the work of Boaz, her "Kinsman-Redeemer." This little book teaches us about sin and repentance, about the grace of God and forgiveness, of the love and care of Christ, and of the joy of fellowship with God’s people. Come and enjoy as we dig up the treasure of the gospel, and display its jewels through this study." --settingcaptivesfree.com You cant go wrong with this one! It's a wonderful study! God bless John |
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