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Why did Boaz allow Ruth to glean in his field?


He was short of workers
He had a large harvest
She was beautiful
She had looked after Naomi

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The answer is: She had looked after Naomi

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.

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How much did Ruth glean on her first day?

2 ephahs of barley
2 ephahs of oats
1 ephah of barley
1 ephah of oats

Which other harvest did Ruth glean in?

Maize harvest
Olive harvest
Grape harvest
Wheat harvest

What did Ruth do while Boaz was sleeping?

Covered his head and sat next to him
Uncovered his feet and lay down
Asked his servant to wake him
Gently woke him up

Ruth first met Boaz on the threshing floor

True
False

Ruth married a man named Boaz

False
True

Ruth appears in the book of Ruth and also one other book. Which one?

Ruth: Who was Ruth's mother-in-law?

Hannah
Naomi
Sarah
Orpah

Why does the kinsman not want to marry Ruth?

Didn't want to spoil inheritance
Too busy
Didn't like her
Already married

The field that Judas Iscariot purchased with his betrayal money was called Aceldama, but as what was it also known?

Field of Sin
Field of Blood
Field of Iniquity
Field of Bones

And after this, ____ buried Sarah his wife in the cave of the field of Machpelah before Mamre: the same is Hebron in the land of Canaan.