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NASB | Ruth 3:9 He said, "Who are you?" And she answered, "I am Ruth your maid. So spread your covering over your maid, for you are a close relative." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ruth 3:9 So he said, "Who are you?" And she answered, "I am Ruth your maid. Spread the hem of your garment over me, for you are a close relative and redeemer." |
Bible Question:
Question on Ruth Chapter 2. Why did Boaz redeem Ruth instead of Naomi? Scripture or commentary refrences would be much appreciated. Thanks |
Bible Answer: 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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