Ruth 3:2 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And now is not Boaz of our kindred, with whose maidens thou wast? Behold, he winnoweth barley to night in the threshingfloor.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

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.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

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 the biblical narrative of Ruth, which takes place during the time of the Judges in ancient Israel, Ruth is a Moabite widow living with her mother-in-law Naomi in Bethlehem, seeking to secure their future through family ties. Boaz is a wealthy relative of Naomi's late husband, positioned as a potential kinsman-redeemer who could provide for them under Israelite customs. At this moment, Naomi is strategically advising Ruth to approach Boaz while he is working at the threshing floor, a common site for processing grain during the harvest season.

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