Stay here tonight, and in the morning, if he wants to redeem you, good. Let him redeem you. But if he does not want to redeem you, as surely as the LORD lives, I will. Now lie here until morning." Stay here tonight,Boaz provided Ruth safety at the threshing floor until the legal matter could be settled in daylight. As a widowed foreign woman, Ruth remained vulnerable, yet Boaz treated her with honor and assumed responsibility for her protection. Jdg 19:6 So they sat down and the two of them ate and drank together.… and in the morning, if he wants to redeem you, good. Let him redeem you. A nearer kinsman possessed the first legal opportunity to redeem Elimelech’s property and to take Ruth as wife in order to preserve the family name. Boaz refused to bypass the rightful order, showing that genuine love and faithfulness do not disregard God’s established justice. Rut 4:1-4 Meanwhile, Boaz went to the gate and sat down there.… But if he does not want to redeem you, as surely as the LORD lives, I will. Boaz bound himself by the living LORD to fulfill the duty if the nearer relative declined. His oath reveals both his devotion to Ruth and his confidence that the covenant God of Israel oversees the future of Naomi’s family. Boaz’s readiness to pay the cost of redemption anticipates the greater Redeemer, Jesus Christ, who willingly secures an inheritance for His people. Rut 4:5-6 Then Boaz said, “On the day you buy the land…… Now lie here until morning.” Ruth waited under Boaz’s protection while the outcome rested in God’s hands. The night of uncertainty would give way to a public resolution, demonstrating that the LORD’s provision often calls His people to trust Him while He works through righteous and ordinary obedience. Gen 24:54-56 Then he and the men with him ate and drank… Persons / Places / Events 1. BoazA wealthy landowner in Bethlehem, Boaz is a relative of Naomi's deceased husband, Elimelech. He is a man of integrity and kindness, playing the role of a kinsman-redeemer for Ruth and Naomi. 2. Ruth A Moabite widow who has shown great loyalty to her mother-in-law, Naomi. She seeks protection and provision through the custom of levirate marriage by approaching Boaz. 3. Naomi Ruth's mother-in-law, who has returned to Bethlehem after the death of her husband and sons. She guides Ruth in seeking Boaz as a kinsman-redeemer. 4. Bethlehem The setting of the account, a town in Judah where Naomi and Ruth return and where Boaz's fields are located. 5. Kinsman-Redeemer A cultural and legal role in ancient Israel where a close relative could redeem a family member in distress, often by marrying a widow to preserve the family line. Teaching Points Integrity and HonorBoaz's response to Ruth's request demonstrates his integrity and commitment to doing what is right. In our lives, we should strive to act with honor and integrity, even when faced with complex situations. God's Provision The account of Ruth and Boaz illustrates God's provision and faithfulness. We can trust that God will provide for our needs, often in unexpected ways. Loyalty and Faithfulness Ruth's loyalty to Naomi and her willingness to follow her guidance is a powerful example of faithfulness. We are called to be loyal and faithful in our relationships, reflecting God's faithfulness to us. Redemption and Hope The role of the kinsman-redeemer points to the greater redemption found in Christ. Just as Boaz redeems Ruth, Jesus redeems us, offering hope and restoration. Bible Study Questions 1. How does Boaz's response to Ruth in Ruth 3:13 reflect his character, and what can we learn from his example about integrity and responsibility?2. In what ways does the concept of a kinsman-redeemer in Ruth 3:13 foreshadow the redemptive work of Christ in the New Testament? 3. How does Ruth's approach to Boaz demonstrate her faith and trust in God's provision, and how can we apply this trust in our own lives? 4. What role does Naomi play in guiding Ruth, and how can we seek and offer godly counsel in our relationships today? 5. How does the account of Ruth and Boaz encourage us to see God's hand at work in our circumstances, even when the outcome is uncertain? Connections to Other Scriptures The concept of a kinsman-redeemer is also seen in Leviticus 25, which outlines the responsibilities of a redeemer in terms of property and family.The account of Ruth and Boaz is echoed in the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew 1, highlighting the importance of their union in the lineage of Christ. The theme of redemption is central to the New Testament, particularly in the writings of Paul, who speaks of Christ as our ultimate Redeemer.
People Boaz, Naomi, RuthPlaces BethlehemTopics Delight, Kin, Kinsman, Kinsman's, Lie, Lodge, Morning, Myself, Perform, Redeem, Redeemed, Redeemeth, Relation, Rest, Stay, Surely, Tarry, Till, Tonight, To-night, Wants, Willing, WishDictionary of Bible Themes Ruth 3:2-14Library June 23 EveningShall I not seek rest for thee, that it may be well with thee?--RUTH 3:1. There remaineth . . . a rest to the people of God.--My people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places.--There the wicked cease from troubling; and there the weary be at rest.--They . . . rest from their labours. The forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec. Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and … Anonymous—Daily Light on the Daily Path September 4 Morning Whether Christ Received his Own Body and Blood? Whether the Judicial Precepts Regarding Foreigners were Framed in a Suitable Manner? Jesus' Feet Anointed in the House of a Pharisee. Ruth Links Ruth 3:13 NIVRuth 3:13 NLT Ruth 3:13 ESV Ruth 3:13 NASB Ruth 3:13 KJV Ruth 3:13 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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