The next theme in the novel is Naomi guiding Ruth to accept Boaz as her next husband. Naomi wants to provide her with a secure permanent home, when she notices that the Lords hints of Boaz kindness. She then knows that the Lord has plans for Boaz and Ruth. Ruth trusts Naomi and the Lords plan for her so she accepts what Naomi tells her to do. Naomi then instructs Ruth to dress up and meet him at the threshing floor after he had fallen asleep. “Then go and uncover his feet and lie down there. He will tell you what to do” ( Life Recovery Bible 340) Boaz was shocked to see Ruth at his feet, she said “spread the corner of your covering over me, for you are my family redeemer” (340). He respected her and recognized her loyalty towards the family but knew that her presence there could ruin her reputation. He also knew of another man who is a closer relative that would be her family redeemer and future husband if he would have her. Boaz allows her to stay but talked to the closer relative to Ruth before he accepted her as his
The next theme in the novel is Naomi guiding Ruth to accept Boaz as her next husband. Naomi wants to provide her with a secure permanent home, when she notices that the Lords hints of Boaz kindness. She then knows that the Lord has plans for Boaz and Ruth. Ruth trusts Naomi and the Lords plan for her so she accepts what Naomi tells her to do. Naomi then instructs Ruth to dress up and meet him at the threshing floor after he had fallen asleep. “Then go and uncover his feet and lie down there. He will tell you what to do” ( Life Recovery Bible 340) Boaz was shocked to see Ruth at his feet, she said “spread the corner of your covering over me, for you are my family redeemer” (340). He respected her and recognized her loyalty towards the family but knew that her presence there could ruin her reputation. He also knew of another man who is a closer relative that would be her family redeemer and future husband if he would have her. Boaz allows her to stay but talked to the closer relative to Ruth before he accepted her as his