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Ruth 3 General Notes
Special concepts in this chapter
Boaz's integrity
Boaz showed great integrity in this chapter by not having sexual relations with Ruth. He was also concerned with how people would see Ruth if they caught her in this position. Boaz's character is important for this story.
Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter
"So that things may go well for you"
Naomi attempted to make Ruth desirable to Boaz so that he would want to marry her. Even though she was a Gentile by birth, Boaz could marry her because she was, by marriage, Naomi's daughter. (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-explicit)