Boaz brings Having the highest opinion of 23. How does Ruth answer these She uncovered his feet aromatic ointments, as great personages, both men and women, used as Aben Ezra best thing a person can do is to “sit still” and draw strength from God (Exodus 3. 3:11). – In chapter 1 Naomi concluded that if Ruth returned with her she would no chance for ever getting married. may had been his cousin. Or rather by her voice, as Aben Ezra. Behold, he winnoweth barley to night in the threshing floor.". “A kinsman nearer that I”: The ball was in his court. "And thou shall go in and There is no mention of sex and no euphemism for sex. Here, the message through several allusions, points the reader toward hope in a redeemer and a reminder or conviction about disobedience to the Law. not a loose woman. Don’t waste young ladies’ time and energy if you have no intention to move forward. Ruth cannot be dissuaded - Ru 1:14-18 a. She was concerned about Ruth having a good home, safety, and comforts for life, so she told her to get dressed in her best clothes and put on some perfume and go to the threshing floor when Boaz was working there. "Winnowing" was Boaz to marry Ruth? What did Boaz give her to take her different dress. the spirit of wisdom, understanding, etc. In verse 10 we can catch a glimpse of what Boaz may have been concerned about and what could have been holding him back. This plan of Naomi’s is similar as Boaz can quietly say “no” without losing face publicly. Redeemed the land and married Ruth. kinsman.". Boaz said that he would marry her and gave her extra barley; Ruth returned back Bethlehem Chapter# 4 – Boaz acts as a repurchaser. Is this a problem? Paul mentored Timothy and many others. It is not manipulative. “Kindness”: Ruth’s loyalty to Naomi, the Lord, and even Boaz is commended by Boaz. demonstrated moral excellence in that; 2. var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); It will now be up to Boaz to tell her to go or stay. was there, taking care not to make herself known to any, especially to Boaz, and 5. relative was unable or unwilling to exercise his levirate duty. Boaz protects Ruth, 2:8-13 3. Right? "But make not thyself known could know another. Sure, in Hollywood you cannot imagine a midnight encounter that ends innocently. What had Boaz noticed about told Boaz of Naomi encouraging her to do this thing. "And turned himself": To see about the situation? In their customs, it was not out of line for Ruth to expect him to become In this case, the brother is dead also. "And he will tell thee what conveniently carry. 2 And now is not Boaz of our kindred, with whose maidens thou 3) Ruth portrays the virtuous woman of Pr 31:10 (cf. her husband. It should be noted that Biblical authors are not shy about mentioning the sexual sins of the subjects they write about, even famous heroes of the faith. public area where animals trampled the barley heads to separate the grain from Now Naomi starts to take initiative. Boaz slept there to protect his grain from thieves. text gives no standard of measurement, but some translations use the word ephah. var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; anointed herself, and put on her best clothes before she went down. He was very pleased. How had things gone with her? In the dark he could not see and had well sped. "That the man was afraid": Ruth wanted to hear. FINDING YOUR PLACE AT HIS FEET. Ruth 3:13 "Tarry this night, and it shall be in the morning, [that] if he will This seems that Naomi has home in her shawl. Behold, he winnows barley at the threshing floor tonight. Of these six measures (see Ruth 3:15), which by some are What success had she had? seek rest for thee, that it may be well with thee?". her in verse 12? Ruth’s character is praised by Boaz as being noble. And in some way Ruth’s good character can be attributed to Naomi. Naomi knew that Boaz was a man And a this had not been Ruth. Titus 2:3-5 – Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers or slaves to much wine. Jesus mentored His disciples. To propose marriage to Boaz by utilizing an ancient Near Eastern custom. Thus we can conclusively say that spiritual character is of the utmost importance and appearance is way way down the list. What inference can we make from this about how Ruth may have felt at the time? Or rather, had she got a promise of it? Boaz was startled in the middle of the night, but he didn’t curse. institutions were reinforced by a genuine love for one another. man, not to any of the servants of Boaz. The Results of Her Gleaning, 2:4-17 1. Boaz and Ruth loved each So with that background in mind, let’s start reading Ruth 3:1. Why or why not? He had great admiration as well as love for Ruth. Verses 2-6: Naomi’s plan Be patient. 14. “What Does The Bible Say” (Topical Study Outline Tool) Whole Bible Commentaries. responsible (just as she did in 1:9), for Ruth’s future husband and home. With which the answer agrees. Ruth carefully followed Naomi’s directions to solicit bagging the grain would have carried out past dark, and Boaz may have remained And be thankful. his skirt over her" show? Webmaster@bible-studys.org Sends her away with six measures of barley, 14-18. clothes, unless she made herself known to them. When you wear immodest clothes you will actually repel godly guys that are looking for godly character. What did he realize, when he give him a hint that there was somebody at his feet. goel), designates one of the social Are there any indications in the text about the possible age difference between Boaz and Ruth? Two of his many family responsibilities are in We can assume from this, that And he said, Let it not be known that a woman came into the her good name. suggestions of Naomi? and lay down beside him. Ruth 3:3 "Wash thy self therefore, and anoint thee, and put thy raiment upon They will see those clothes and rightly conclude that your heart is not in the right place. What can we learn about the culture at that time from verse 7? 1. How did he feel about Ruth Love Story in Ruth Portrays God's Love for Mankind in Christ Her future was on the line. him, or another person. He She was not to interrupt his work by letting him know she was the chaff. 30. Boaz is willing to accept her as 1. kinsman nearer than I.". appears that while he slept peacefully, Ruth slipped in. and smooth. They are not marriage material. 6. where he shall lie, and thou shalt go in, and uncover his feet, and lay thee Ruth 3 People, Places, Outline. Exploring the Passage. befallen her? an apron than a face covering. solemn, binding oath an Israelite could vow. Yet out of respect for her mother-in-law and her religion, Ruth Naomi takes the role of a mentor and adviser. D. Her plan seeks to put as little pressure on Boaz as possible. choosing him? 3. Colossians 3:12-15 – Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. David killed two hundred Philistines to win his wife Michael. Help us continue to create Bible study resources by supporting Study and Obey for as little as $1. 4) Ruth describes God’s sovereign (1:6; 4:13) and providential care (2:3) of seemingly unimportant people at apparently insignificant times which later prove to be monumentally crucial to accomplishing God’s will. “As the Lord liveth”: The most to Top. She had brought back all the And when she held it, he measured six [measures] of barley, and laid [it] on Ruth 3 Inductive Bible Study – A Lesson on Mentoring and Courtship. True love puts others needs and desires first. After Boaz went to sleep, what Ruth’s Rights, 2:1-23 A. – In the entire four chapters, Ruth’s physical appearance is not mentioned one single time. Title The book is named after one of its main characters, a young woman of Moab, the great-grandmother of David and an ancestress of Jesus ( 4:21-22 ; Mt 1:1,5 ). Ruth 3 – August 17, 2020. 'And now is not Boaz our kinsman, with whose maids you were? And she answered, I [am] Ruth thine Ruth 3:1-13.BY NAOMI'S INSTRUCTIONS, RUTH LIES AT BOAZ'S FEET, WHO ACKNOWLEDGES THE DUTY OF A KINSMAN. Weeping, Orpah kisses her mother-in-law and leaves b. Ruth clings to her mother-in-law, and Naomi tries once again to persuade her to return Mark A. Copeland Sermons From The Book Of Ruth 4. c. Ruth’s noble choice 1) To go wherever Naomi goes From this passage we can see that it is not physical. the open air, in order to sleep, and take rest. was contrary to true religion and virtue. Ruth 3:18 "Then said she, Sit still, my daughter, until thou know how the matter Naomi encourages Ruth to keep going back to Boaz's field (duh). 3. Ruth tells her she set up shop in Boaz's field and Naomi instantly recognizes him as one of her dead husband's relatives. By approaching Boaz in private, Naomi cuts off any potential problems created by prying eyes and nosy neighbors. Accordingly, Instead of looking down on her as a poor foreigner who would be a drain on his finances, Boaz loved her. contrast to previous years of famine (Judges 18:20; 1 Kings 21:7). What does the word “redeem” mean? Ruth reports back to Naomi (16-18). thee": That is, her best raiment; for it cannot be supposed that she was now 9. promised to do everything Naomi instructed. at the threshing floor, because that is what they do at end of harvest. Use Your Time At Home During Covid-19 to Study the Word! notes, but with common oil. Many men today seem to be afraid of commitment. 15. customs. Instead of sitting around and despairing, she makes a plan to do something about the predicament they are in. The writer of Ruth mentioned nothing sexual because there was nothing sexual. mother in law bade her.". – We can infer this from verse 10. Romans 12:12 – Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Fretting would accomplish nothing. 3:28). were usually destitute in biblical times, God provided for their well-being She was to dress attractively, and go down to where What did Naomi ask Ruth, when Ruth's C. Her plan was bold and straightforward. He would be Ruth 3:16 "And when she came to her mother in law, she said, Who [art] thou, my allegorically interpreted of six blessings that should be bestowed upon her. Her entire outlook was gloomy and full of despair. Do you also have a habit of talking about the Lord and blessing others with your words? without clothes. })(); To propose marriage to Boaz by utilizing an ancient Near Eastern custom. the morning? 2. The veil here, was more like + … It Most field workers show the wear on their faces and their hands are hard and calloused. this is Ruth. occurred in late afternoon when the Mediterranean winds prevailed. Boaz had already proved he was a godly man. Much of the content in these four chapters introduces us to Boaz’s and Ruth’s character while there are zero mentions of their physical appearance. empty unto thy mother in law": Which, as it expressed a regard to Naomi. 14:13; Psalm 46:10). Boaz meets Ruth, 2:4-7 2. – Naomi knew that Boaz would sleep in the fields. place where he shall lie": The spot he shall lie on, and the direction in which Ruth 3 Commentary: Verses 1 – 5. While he loves Ruth and would enjoy nothing more than to make her his wife, he still had doubts that a man of his age would be desirable to Ruth. Why should Ruth approach Boaz in the dark? Naomi and her daughters-in-law fall from grace to become needy, helpless, and destitute. Ruth had lived a hard life. Philippians 4:8 – Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. where threshing took place (loosening the grain from the straw and winnowing). There are several reasons this method should not be copied today, not the least of which is that culture has changed so much. "That thou shall mark the Boaz righteously deferred to someone else who was nearer in relationship to Do you think Boaz loved Ruth? 24. Naomi could have had Ruth approach Boaz at the city gate while he was on an errand and force him to do the “honorable” thing and redeem her through marriage. Naomi advises Ruth to be patient – From this statement we can infer that Ruth was likely antsy and nervous about the outcome of Boaz’s meeting. var _gaq = _gaq || []; Naomi’s plan leaves an easy “out” for Boaz if his kind actions toward Ruth had potentially been misinterpreted as something more than simply an act of kindness toward the poor. Naomi’s may be rendered, "what" or "how", instead of "who"; and the sense be, what had "And she told her all that the Ruth 3:1 "Then Naomi her mother in law said unto her, My daughter, shall I not Ruth had risked danger by sleeping on the threshing floor ( Ruth 3:14). all night to guard the grain from theft. What observations do you have about Boaz’s communication in verses 10-13? Notes for Ruth ← Prior Section. They had to live by the law God had given He interprets her willingness to marry him as “kindness.” While the closer relative may have considered Ruth a bother, a nuisance, or perhaps even worse, a leech, Boaz responds to her joyfully. What possible dangers are there in such a plan? that Ruth was a virtuous woman. They sometimes remained all night with their Her mother-in-law advises Why did she rise very early in The time of mourning for her husband being C. Ruth goes home. However, she still maintains faith in the Lord. She tells Ruth that Boaz is How do you know? 3 Then Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, “My daughter, should I not seek () rest for you, that it may be well with you? who it was. Rather therefore the particle "And get thee down to the Should a young lady today do the same to show her interest in a man? who this was, so he asked? What kindness he had shown her, what promises he had made While a large age gap can be a warning flag that something is not right, it is not always so. The plan is really simple. Gift to Ruth and Naomi (3:15) 3. woke up? You will receive our practical and in-depth Bible study of Hebrews in .epub and .pdf versions delivered to your inbox. 2. The 2. They simply get it from their own minds and from modern culture. How do you think she was feeling when she did this? She wanted Boaz to be her husband. this settled as quickly as possible, because he wants to marry Ruth. Boaz knows what needs to be done and Naomi is assured that he will quickly do it. Boaz’s field, Naomi instructed Ruth in the way she should go to insure a OUTLINE OF RUTH I. Ruth’s Resolve, 1:1-22 A. until he had finished eating and drinking? What would "the spreading of She had appealed for levirate redemption to an older, godly man. B. "She said, who art thou, my When Boaz went to sleep, what But what a difference a few chapters makes. is a symbolic pledge of marriage (Ezek. Naomi's instructions exactly. Everyone was aware of the fact Naomi knows that Boaz will be Verses 14-17: Ruth left early perform unto thee the part of a kinsman, well; let him do the kinsman's part: A mentor can potentially help two people get together who may not always act on their own. What do we learn about Ruth from this passage? Boaz is Ruth 3:8 "And it came to pass at midnight, that the man was afraid, and turned She spent the night with him, but did not become his wife that night. Ruth 2-3 English Standard Version (ESV) Ruth Meets Boaz. Boaz is older that Ruth (2:8), this overture would indicate Ruth’s desire to marry Boaz, born to Naomi” at Obed’s birth would suggest the brother or cousin relationship floor": To the threshing floor where Boaz was winnowing, and which it seems lay Ruth teaching outline Chapter 1: Ruth 1:1-5 Fall. evidence in the Book of Ruth. It is not mentioned because it does not matter. Her Right to Glean, 2:1-3 B. “Be well”: Naomi felt 4. Desolation. “Threshing floor”: Usually a It is human nature to look at the bad side of things. Ruth 3:4 "And it shall be, when he lieth down, that thou shalt mark the place Now we can begin to see that the heaps of kindness he poured on her throughout the whole harvest season was perhaps not only motivated out of kindness to the poor (although we can see that Boaz is this kind of man), but was perhaps enhanced because of his love for her. Ruth 3:6 "And she went down unto the floor, and did according to all that her What kind of relationship do Ruth and Naomi have? As The amount of barley was all she could prevented him from proposing to her (3:10), yet she did so humbly and honorably, Yay for family. 19. He was startled when he realized someone had lain down at And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. He realizes it is a woman. which the older, gracious Boaz would not have initiated with a younger woman. 2. he winnoweth barley to-night in the threshing-floor--The winnowing process is performed by throwing up the grain, after being trodden down, against the wind with a shovel.The threshing-floor, which was commonly on the harvest-field, was carefully leveled with … him that she wants to marry him. at some distance from it, and lower. which would have been twice the amount Ruth had previously gleaned (see 2:17). 2 Is not Boaz () our relative, () with whose young women you were? chapter 25:5-6). 25:25-34); He was obligated to marry the widow of the deceased near relative so as to raise Naomi comes up with a very odd and potentially dangerous plan. What is the custom? her protector as her husband. It is not a pretense. Ruth would have been a wonderful wife for 3 “Wash yourself therefore, and anoint yourself and put on your best clothes, and go down to the threshing floor; but do not make yourself known to the man until he has finished eating and drinking. He was charged with redeeming family property that had been lost or was about to appreciation to Naomi also. And yet Naomi advises Ruth, wait. If Naomi had any doubts about Boaz’s honor, it is unlikely she would have suggested such an encounter. 25:5-10). Which she laid down before Chapter 3 starts then … Boaz shows kindness to Ruth Chapter# 3 – Naomi told Ruth to go and sleep at Boaz’s feet. The law of thou followedst not young men, whether poor or rich.". “Near kinsman” (Hebrew _________. 25:5-10). What does this chapter show you about Ruth’s obedience and boldness? Naomi, the Lord, and even Boaz is commended by Boaz. to herself, before she goes to Boaz? 18. We can see clearly in this passage that Boaz is not a predator and cares for Ruth first. But a relationship where one feels coerced or backed into a corner is built on a faulty and fragile foundation. He had observed that Ruth was If you could only write one quality on your list, it should be “a person who obeys God no matter the cost.”. What did Naomi tell Ruth to do (as Isa. From the story of David we can learn about resolve and “doing anything” for the one we love. What was the law of their land had called to her, she would have known her voice. until he shall have done eating and drinking.". He called her a __________ He would have been even more frightened, if Who, though they knew her before, when Why does Naomi believe this II. Her plan shows implicit trust in Boaz’s character, believing him to be chaste and full of self-control. 3. By Naomi's instruction 5. his feet. feet, and laid her down.". 2 Peter 1:5-7 For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness, and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love. and so knew her by her headdress, or vail. 2) Ruth demonstrates that women are co-heirs with men of God’s salvation grace (cf. What is the one quality you should look for in Mr. or Mrs. By Naomi’s advice, Ruth lieth at Boaz’s feet, 1-7. CHAPTER 3. _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-10273872-2']); However, 6 ephahs would weigh about 200 pounds, far too much for Ruth to carry What a pleasant surprise for him, when he discovers But the importance of receiving and following godly counsel is seen throughout Scripture and most notably Proverbs (Proverbs 11:14, 12:15.). Jarchi interprets it of her Sabbath day He does not say, “go and do likewise.” Abraham sent his servant to find a wife for his daughter Isaac, Study Ruth Ebook: A Story of Love and Redemption, How has Naomi’s attitude changed since chapter one where she despaired of. eaten and drunk he was tired and lay down to rest. "The spreading of his skirt Simply put, many young couples are unwilling to listen to counsel. But God’s way is not this way. Ruth 3 shows us how God works through our choices to accomplish his will for our lives. 2 Is not Boaz, with whose servant girls you have been, a kinsman of ours? up children to the name of the dead (4:5; compare Deut. But rather Boaz is meant, to "All that thou sayest unto me They are to teach what is good, and so train the young women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled, pure, working at home, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be reviled. Boaz himself continually is talking about the Lord, hardly a name someone whose mind is bent on evil will invoke. and the darkness of the night come on, she might pretty easily find the place The author tells a story by recording what happened. Naomi's Instruction to Ruth; Boaz Accepts Ruth. As David, Daniel, and his companions, and Her plan seeks to avoid potential rumors and gossip. Instead let your chaste and godly conduct shine forth to glorify God and in the process it can attract attention from Mr. barley she could carry, to show Naomi of his good intentions. (Deut. Her character is excellent and apparent. How is this similar to Christ redeeming us? "And anoint thee": Not with knowledge of any person being at his feet, and so long Ruth had lain there. potential obstacle remained, a relative nearer than Boaz. – Some liberal scholars may today say that this was a sensual encounter. Discussion questions to encourage interaction. 4 “It shall be when he lies down, that you shall notice the place where he lies, and you shall go and uncover his feet and lie down; then he will tell you what you shall do” (Ruth 3:3-4, NASB95). Lord had so moved in the lives of Boaz and Ruth that the duties of family floor.". Or was it likely that herself known unto him in order to gain the point in view, marriage with him. Boaz still continues to invoke the name of the Lord (even in the middle of the night). Boaz's wife. We have therefore created a library of almost one thousand (and growing) inductive Bible studies, which are available for free. feelings for Boaz. of the “goel”. Ruth's husband had died without having a child. Gal. Who are you mentoring? She must leave early to keep mother-in-law wanted to see Ruth do well. Ruth being a poor widow that she might look sleek He probably went to sleep. to Home Page  |  Return particular marking of the spot where he lay, and also Ruth uncovering his feet Ruth went alone at night to the threshing floor, a place where women would not be. 1. washing and smelling good. success Ruth met with, she would relate to her. To put on her best appearance; and. she saw her? night? 2 Now Naomi had a relative of her husband's, a worthy man of the clan of Elimelech, whose name was Boaz. oʹmi, her mother-in-law, now said to her: “My daughter, should I not look for a home * for you, + so that it may go well with you? "For he said unto me, go not Naomi even changed her own name from “pleasant” to “bitter.” There didn’t seem to be any light at the end of the tunnel. – See Titus 2:3-5. Was she of integrity and would fulfill his promise with a sense of urgency. 3 Wash and perfume yourself, and put on your best clothes. E. 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