Bible Trivia Question
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Why did Boaz allow Ruth to glean in his field?
He had a large harvest
She was beautiful
She had looked after Naomi
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Ruth 2:10-11
In the unfolding story of Ruth, we’re introduced to a stunning display of loyalty and kindness, particularly through Ruth's unwavering support for her mother-in-law, Naomi. When Ruth chooses to accompany Naomi back to Bethlehem after the deaths of their husbands, it’s a remarkable testament to their relationship—a bond forged through shared loss and love. Boaz sees this dedication, and it's this very quality that compels him to allow Ruth to glean in his fields.
Culturally, gleaning was more than just finding leftover crops; it was a crucial social practice where those with means left part of their harvest for the poor and marginalized. It's fascinating to note that Boaz, by being generous and compassionate towards Ruth, lives up to the ethics outlined in the Law of Moses, specifically Leviticus 19:9-10, which commands not to strip your field bare and to allow the poor to gather food.
Boaz becomes a prime example of a "kinsman redeemer," a role crucial in Israelite history, which reflects a deep-rooted value of community responsibility. His willingness to engage with Ruth, and to safeguard her safety while gleaning, resonates with themes of generosity prevalent throughout the Hebrew Bible.
This account is not just about personal charity but highlights a communal obligation to care for one another, reminding us that kindness, backed by principled actions, creates pathways for redemption and new beginnings. And as we learn later, this story is larger than Ruth and Boaz—it's one of lineage that eventually leads to King David, intertwining family and faith in profound ways.
Similar Bible Trivia Questions
How much did Ruth glean on her first day?
2 ephahs of oats
1 ephah of barley
1 ephah of oats
Which other harvest did Ruth glean in?
Olive harvest
Grape harvest
Wheat harvest
What did Ruth do while Boaz was sleeping?
Uncovered his feet and lay down
Asked his servant to wake him
Gently woke him up
Ruth first met Boaz on the threshing floor
False
True
Ruth appears in the book of Ruth and also one other book. Which one?
Ruth: Who was Ruth's mother-in-law?
Naomi
Sarah
Orpah
Why does the kinsman not want to marry Ruth?
Too busy
Didn't like her
Already married
Field of Blood
Field of Iniquity
Field of Bones