Ruth 2:20

RUTH—NOTE ON Ruth 2:20 Whose kindness could refer to both the kindness of Boaz and the kindness of the Lord. Naomi foresees that this kindness will be shown to the living (Ruth) in marriage (Deuteronomy 25:5; Ruth 4:10, Ruth 4:13) and also to Naomi’s dead husband and sons (Ruth 1:8) by continuing their name through the birth of children to Ruth (Ruth 4:5, Ruth 4:10; Leviticus 25:23, Leviticus 25:25). close relative... one of our redeemers. Boaz is neither the closest relative to Naomi nor the only one (see note on Ruth 3:12–13). This situation combines two Israelite customs: the redemption of family land and levirate marriage (see Introduction: Key Themes; “Redemption”).