Naomi instructs Ruth
3:1 THEN Naomiנָעֳמִי
Modern: Noʻomī Classically /neɪˈoʊmaɪ, ˈneɪ.oʊmaɪ/, colloquially /neɪˈoʊmi, ˈneɪ.oʊmi/;) The etymology of her name is not certain, but it is possible that it means “good, pleasant, lovely, winsome. her mother in law said to her, Daughter, must I find a home for you, where you may be happy?
3:2 Now there is our kinsman Boazבֹּעַז
Bōʿaz; (/ˈboʊæz/; Hebrew pronunciation: [ˈboʕaz])The root בעז, just used in the Bible in relation to “Boaz” (see The Temple), perhaps expresses ‘quick(ness)’.The etymology of the name has been suggested by many as be’oz, “in the strength of”, or bo’oz, “in him (is) strength” from the root ‘zz, “to be strong”, hence the use of the name “Boaz” for one of the pillars at the portico of the temple ., whose girls you were close to. He will be winnowing barley tonight on the threshing floor.
3:3 So bathe, and anoint yourself, dress up and go down to the threshing floor. But make not yourself known to the man, until he has finished eating and drinking.
3:4 When he lies down, note the place where he lies down, and you go over, and uncover his feet, and lie down. he will tell you what you are to do.
3:5 And she said to her, I will do everything you tell me.
3:6 ¶ And she went down to the floor, and did just as that her mother in law had instructed her.
3:7 And when Boazבֹּעַז
Bōʿaz; (/ˈboʊæz/; Hebrew pronunciation: [ˈboʕaz])The root בעז, just used in the Bible in relation to “Boaz” (see The Temple), perhaps expresses ‘quick(ness)’.The etymology of the name has been suggested by many as be’oz, “in the strength of”, or bo’oz, “in him (is) strength” from the root ‘zz, “to be strong”, hence the use of the name “Boaz” for one of the pillars at the portico of the temple . had eaten and drunk, and in a cheerful mood, he went to lie down beside the grain pile. Then she came softly, and uncovered his feet, and lay down.
Boaz admits kinship
3:8 ¶ In the middle of the night, that the man was startled, and pulled back- there was a woman laying at his feet!
3:9 And he said, Who are you? And she answered, I am Ruthרות
rut, IPA: [ʁut])Meaning “friend”. your handmaid. spread your robe over your handmaid, for you are a redeeming kinsman.
3:10 He exclaimed, Blessed be you of YAHWEH יְהֹוָה
Hebrew Yəhōwā, one vocalization of the Tetragrammaton יהוה (YHWH), the proper name of the God of Israel in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. It is considered one of the seven names of God in Judaism and a form of God’s name in Christianity. Covenant making covenant keeping GOD. For more info click here, my daughter. Your latest deed of loyalty is greater than the first, in that you have not turned to younger men, whether poor or rich.
3:11 And now, my daughter, have no fear. I will do in your behalf whatever you ask, for all the elders of my town know what a virtuous woman you are .
3:12 But while it is true that I am a redeeming kinsman: there is another kinsman closer than I.
3:13 Stay for the night. Then in the morning, if he will act as a redeemer, good! let him redeem. But if he does not want to act as a redeemer for you, I will do so myself, as YAHWEH יְהֹוָה
Hebrew Yəhōwā, one vocalization of the Tetragrammaton יהוה (YHWH), the proper name of the God of Israel in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. It is considered one of the seven names of God in Judaism and a form of God’s name in Christianity. Covenant making covenant keeping GOD. For more info click here lives! Lie down until the morning.
Boaz’s gift to Ruth
3:14 ¶ So she lay at his feet until morning: She got up before one could distinguish another. for he thought, Let it not be known that the woman came to the threshing floor.
3:15 Also he said, Hold out the shawl you are wearing, she held it while he measured six measures of barley, and laid it on her back. When she got back to the town,
3:16 She came to her mother in law, who asked, How is it with you, daughter? She told her all that the man had done for her,
3:17 And she said, He gave me these six measures of barley, saying to me, Don’t go empty handed to your mother in law.
3:18 And Naomiנָעֳמִי
Modern: Noʻomī Classically /neɪˈoʊmaɪ, ˈneɪ.oʊmaɪ/, colloquially /neɪˈoʊmi, ˈneɪ.oʊmi/;) The etymology of her name is not certain, but it is possible that it means “good, pleasant, lovely, winsome. said, Stay here, daughter, till you learn how the matter turns out. For the man won’t rest, but will settle the matter today.
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