Ruth 3:11&12
"11 And now, my daughter, fear not; I will do to thee all that thou requirest: for all the city of my people doth know that thou art a virtuous woman.
12 And now it is true that I am thy near kinsman: howbeit there is a kinsman nearer than I."
Naomi and family experienced tragedy in Moab. Afterwards Naomi returned to her hometown, Bethlehem, with one of her daughters in law; Ruth. Ruth, the Moabite, who just lost her husband, left everything behind! Ruth is STEDFAST and FAITHFUL.
Naomi and Ruth had lost everything. They were among the poorest of the poor. Ruth caught the attention of Boaz, a relative of Naomi's. Boaz admired the quality of her character and credited her with great trust in GOD! She must have stood out amongst the Israelites who were doing what was right in their own eyes.
On one occasion Ruth is interacting with Boaz. She spreads part of his skirt over herself and asked for more covering. This action in this culture would indicate that she belongs to Boaz. Symbolic not only of protection also synonymous with showing that he married her. Boaz is very tender and careful with his response to Ruth in today's verses; "And now, my daughter, fear not; I WILL DO to thee all that thou requirest: for all the city of my people doth know that thou art a VIRTUOUS WOMAN. And now it is true that I am thy near kinsman: howbeit there is a KINSMAN NEARER than I."
"The conduct of Boaz calls for the highest praise. He attempted not to take advantage of Ruth; he did not disdain her as a poor, destitute stranger, nor suspect her of any ill intentions. He spoke honourably of her as a virtuous woman, made her a promise, and as soon as the morning arrived, sent her away with a present to her mother-in-law. Boaz made his promise conditional, for there was a kinsman nearer than he, to whom the right of redemption belonged." - Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary
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