Parallel RUTH 3:0

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B I ◄ ↨ Ruth 3:0 ↓ → ► ═ ©

(All still tentative.)

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Moff No Moff RUTH book available

RP-GNT No RP-GNT RUTH book available

HAP Hebrew accents and phrasing: See Allan Johnson's Hebrew accents and phrasing analysis.

UTN uW Translation Notes:

Ruth 3 General Notes

Religious and Cultural Concepts in This Chapter

Boaz’s integrity

Boaz showed great integrity in this chapter by not having sexual relations with Ruth until they were married. He was also concerned with preserving Ruth’s good reputation. Displaying Boaz’s good character is an important point in this chapter.

Translation Issues in This Chapter

So that it may be well with you

Naomi wanted Ruth to have a secure home with a good husband who would care for her. She could see that Boaz would be the best husband for her. She also thought that Boaz, as a kinsman-redeemer, had an obligation to marry her. This could be true because, even though Ruth was a Gentile by birth, she had become part of Naomi’s family and part of the nation of Israel. (See: figs-explicit)