19 lines
704 B
Markdown
19 lines
704 B
Markdown
## my daughter ##
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Boaz used this expression as a sign of respect towards Ruth as a younger woman.
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## more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning ##
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"even more kindness now than before"
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## more kindness in the later end ##
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This refers to Ruth asking Boaz to marry her. By marrying Naomi's relative, Ruth would provide for Naomi and demonstrate great kindness to Naomi.
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## inasmuch as you have not pursued ##
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"instead of pursuing." Ruth could have ignored Naomi's need and looked for a husband for herself outside of Naomi's relatives.
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## at the beginning ##
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This refers to the way Ruth had earlier provided for her mother-in-law by staying with her and gleaning grain for food for them. |