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Boaz's Kindness to Ruth
- Boaz shows extraordinary kindness by personally serving Ruth and ensuring she gathers grain safely and plentifully.
- This sets him apart as a compassionate neighbor and foreshadows his role as a redeemer in the story.
The Sour Wine Connection
- The Hebrew "helemeth" can mean sour wine or vinegar, linking to the drink Jesus was offered on the cross.
- This condiment-like drink symbolically connects Boaz's meal with deeper biblical themes of provision and sacrifice.
Boaz as a Christ Figure
- Boaz's care for Ruth models the pattern of God serving and providing for vulnerable people.
- This foreshadows Christ as the ultimate redeemer who invites and nourishes His people.