And now is not Boaz of our kindred, with whose maidens thou wast? Behold, he winnoweth barley to night in the threshingfloor.
Now, isn't Boaz one of our relatives—the one whose servant girls you've been working with? Look, tonight he'll be winnowing barley at the threshing floor.
Naomi is pointing out that Boaz, their relative who has already shown kindness to Ruth, will be working alone that night—presenting an opportunity for Ruth to approach him.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient Israel, winnowing (separating grain from chaff) was done at night when cool breezes helped blow away the lighter chaff. The threshing floor was typically located on a hilltop outside town. According to Israelite law, close relatives had responsibilities to help widows and could serve as 'kinsman-redeemers' to protect family property and lineage.
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