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From whom did Naomi have a kinsman in Bethlehem?
From whom did Naomi have a kinsman in Bethlehem?
Her husband
What description is given to Naomi's kinsman who lived in Bethlehem?
What description is given to Naomi's kinsman who lived in Bethlehem?
A man of great wealth
From whose family was the kinsman of Naomi's husband?
From whose family was the kinsman of Naomi's husband?
The family of Elimelech
What was the name of the man who was a kinsman of Naomi's husband?
What was the name of the man who was a kinsman of Naomi's husband?
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What did Ruth want to do in the field that she asked Naomi's permission to do?
What did Ruth want to do in the field that she asked Naomi's permission to do?
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What was Naomi's answer when Ruth asked permission to go into the field to glean?
What was Naomi's answer when Ruth asked permission to go into the field to glean?
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When Ruth was gleaning in the field following the reapers, who owned the portion of the field she came to?
When Ruth was gleaning in the field following the reapers, who owned the portion of the field she came to?
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What did Boaz say to the reapers who were working in the field?
What did Boaz say to the reapers who were working in the field?
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How did the reapers respond to Boaz when he spoke to them in the field?
How did the reapers respond to Boaz when he spoke to them in the field?
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To whom did Boaz ask the question, 'Whose young woman is this?'?
To whom did Boaz ask the question, 'Whose young woman is this?'?
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What did the servant in charge of the reapers answer concerning the girl Boaz had asked him about?
What did the servant in charge of the reapers answer concerning the girl Boaz had asked him about?
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How long had Ruth remained gleaning and gathering after the reapers?
How long had Ruth remained gleaning and gathering after the reapers?
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What did Boaz tell Ruth to do concerning her gleaning in his fields?
What did Boaz tell Ruth to do concerning her gleaning in his fields?
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What had Boaz commanded his servants concerning Ruth's gleaning in his field?
What had Boaz commanded his servants concerning Ruth's gleaning in his field?
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From where was Ruth to get a drink when she became thirsty while working in the field of Boaz?
From where was Ruth to get a drink when she became thirsty while working in the field of Boaz?
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What did Ruth do when Boaz told her to stay in his fields and drink from the water the servants had drawn?
What did Ruth do when Boaz told her to stay in his fields and drink from the water the servants had drawn?
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Why did Boaz tell Ruth that she was finding favor in his sight even when she was a foreigner?
Why did Boaz tell Ruth that she was finding favor in his sight even when she was a foreigner?
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How did Boaz know what Ruth had done for her mother-in-law?
How did Boaz know what Ruth had done for her mother-in-law?
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What did Boaz give to Ruth to eat when it was mealtime in the fields?
What did Boaz give to Ruth to eat when it was mealtime in the fields?
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How much did Ruth eat at mealtime with the reapers?
How much did Ruth eat at mealtime with the reapers?
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After the meal in the fields, what did Boaz command his servants to do for Ruth?
After the meal in the fields, what did Boaz command his servants to do for Ruth?
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For how long did Ruth glean in the field of Boaz that first day?
For how long did Ruth glean in the field of Boaz that first day?
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What did Ruth do with the grain that she had gleaned at the end of the first day of work in Boaz's field?
What did Ruth do with the grain that she had gleaned at the end of the first day of work in Boaz's field?
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When Ruth had beaten out what she had gleaned in the field of Boaz, how much did she have?
When Ruth had beaten out what she had gleaned in the field of Boaz, how much did she have?
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What did Ruth do with the grain that she had beaten out when she was finished gleaning?
What did Ruth do with the grain that she had beaten out when she was finished gleaning?
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What did Naomi ask Ruth concerning her gleaning for the barley?
What did Naomi ask Ruth concerning her gleaning for the barley?
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What did Ruth answer when her mother-in-law asked her where she had worked that first day?
What did Ruth answer when her mother-in-law asked her where she had worked that first day?
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What did Naomi tell Ruth was the relationship of herself to Boaz?
What did Naomi tell Ruth was the relationship of herself to Boaz?
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Study Notes
Kinsman of Naomi
- Naomi had a kinsman named Boaz in Bethlehem, who was a man of great wealth.
- Boaz was related to Elimelech, Naomi's deceased husband.
Ruth's Gleaning Request
- Ruth sought permission from Naomi to glean in the fields, specifically to gather leftover grain.
- Naomi supported Ruth's decision, telling her to go.
Boaz and His Field
- While gleaning, Ruth ended up in the field owned by Boaz.
- Boaz greeted his reapers with, "May the Lord be with you," to which they responded, "May the Lord bless you."
Boaz inquiring about Ruth
- Boaz asked the servant in charge of the reapers about Ruth, receiving information that she was the Moabite woman who returned with Naomi.
- Ruth gleaned from morning until the present time when asked about her duration of work.
Boaz's Instructions to Ruth
- Boaz instructed Ruth to remain in his field and not to glean elsewhere, assuring her safety by commanding his servants not to harm her.
- He offered Ruth the privilege of drinking from the water jars drawn by his servants when she became thirsty.
Ruth's Response to Boaz
- Ruth expressed gratitude and amazement at Boaz's kindness, noting her status as a foreigner.
- Boaz acknowledged Ruth's favor towards him, citing her care for Naomi after her husband died.
Boaz's Generosity at Mealtime
- During mealtime, Boaz provided Ruth with bread and roasted grain, ensuring she was satisfied.
- After the meal, Boaz instructed his servants to let Ruth glean even amongst the sheaves and to deliberately leave extra grain for her.
Ruth's Productivity
- Ruth gleaned until evening and beat out her harvest, resulting in approximately an ephah of barley.
- She carried the grain back into the city, prompting Naomi to inquire about her successful gleaning.
Naomi's Recognition
- Naomi asked Ruth where she had gleaned and learned that Boaz was the man with whom Ruth had worked.
- Naomi noted that Boaz was one of their closest relatives, indicating a potential for familial ties and redemption.
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