Ruth 3:9

Amharic (Tigrigna: Contemporary Tigrinya Bible 2024)

ንሱ ድማ፡ ንስኻ መን ኢኻ፧ ንሳ ድማ፡ ኣነ ባርያኻ ሩት እየ፡ ኢላ መለሰትሉ። ሽዑ ክዳንካ ኣብ ልዕሊ ባርያኻ ዘርጊሕካ፤ ናይ ቀረባ ዘመድ ስለ ዝኾንካ።

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, Ruth asks a man named Boaz to protect her, saying he is a close relative. Boaz asks who she is, and Ruth responds by asking Boaz to cover her with his cloak, which means he should take care of her as her protector.

Explained for Children

Imagine Ruth is like a little girl asking a grown-up neighbor to help her family. She says, 'Mr. Neighbor, please watch over us because you're like family.' This is how Ruth asks Boaz for help, and she uses a special way to ask, like wearing a cloak to show she needs protection.

Historical Background

The book of Ruth was likely written in the 10th century BC by an unknown author. It tells the story of Ruth and her loyalty to her mother-in-law Naomi. This verse is set in a time where marriage and family ties were crucial, and taking care of relatives was a significant responsibility.

Living It Out Today

Today, this verse reminds us to support those in need who may be part of our extended family or community. For example, if a neighbor is going through a tough time, offering to help out with chores or errands can be a modern way of saying, 'I will protect and take care of you.'

Topics

• love
• family
• responsibility
• protection
• loyalty
• redemption

Related Verses

• Genesis 38:8
• Deuteronomy 25:5
• Ruth 4:1
• Luke 14:11
• 1 Timothy 5:8

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to 'spread thy skirt' in Ruth 3:9?

In Ruth's time, spreading a skirt over someone was a symbolic act that showed protection and commitment. It was like saying 'I will take care of you.'

Why did Ruth ask Boaz to be her protector?

Ruth was asking Boaz to fulfill his duty as a near kinsman, which meant he had the responsibility to care for her and her family, especially as a widow.

How does Ruth 3:9 reflect on the theme of loyalty?

Ruth shows great loyalty to her mother-in-law Naomi by seeking a protector, and Boaz, in turn, shows loyalty by considering Ruth's request to protect and care for her.

What can we learn from Boaz's response to Ruth?

Boaz's response teaches us the importance of recognizing and fulfilling our responsibilities towards those in need, especially within our community or family.