Ruth, 4
16. Naomi took the child, placed him on her lap, and became his nurse.
16. Naomi took the child, placed him on her lap, and became his nurse.
Ruth 4 narrates the outcome of the story of Ruth and Boaz, in which Boaz becomes the rescuer of Elimelech, Naomi's husband, and marries Ruth. In addition, the chapter shows the importance of compliance with the laws of redemption and inheritance in the Hebrew culture of the time.
Leviticus 25:25: "If your relative impoverishes and sell some part of your property, your nearest rescuer will come and buy what the relative sold." This verse presents the law of property redemption, which is important in the outcome of Ruth's story, as Boaz becomes the elimelech resciator and acquires her property.
Proverbs 31:10-12: "An exemplary wife; Happy who to find it! Is much more valuable than the rubies. Her husband has full confidence in her and never lacks anything. She only does her good, and never evil, every day of your life. " This verse describes the characteristics of an exemplary wife, which is what Ruth becomes to Boaz.
Galatians 4:4-5: "But when the fullness of time came, God sent his son, born of a woman, born under the law, to rescue those under the law, so that we would receive the adoption of children. " This verse talks about the spiritual rescue that God offers through His Son Jesus Christ, a theme that can be related to Ruth's story as a story of redemption.
Rute 4:13: "Then Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife. He joined her, and the Lord allowed her to become pregnant and had a son." This verse shows the happy outcome of Ruth's story, where she marries Boaz and is blessed with a son.
Matthew 1:5-6: "Salmon generated Boaz, whose mother was Rahab, Boaz generated obed, whose mother was Ruth, obeded generated Jesse." This verse shows the importance of Ruth's story in the genealogy of Jesus Christ, highlighting the relevance of Ruth's story to the Judeo-Christian tradition.
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