“Tarry this night, and it shall be in the morning, that if he will perform unto thee the part of a kinsman, well; let him do the kinsman’s part: but if he will not do the part of a kinsman to thee, then will I do the part of a kinsman to thee, as the Lord liveth: lie down until the morning.”
Boaz's promise that if the nearer kinsman-redeemer is willing to fulfill his obligation, all will proceed properly, but if not, he himself will serve as her redeemer and fulfill the obligation demonstrates his firm commitment to Ruth's welfare and his willingness to act as the instrument of her redemption. His use of the divine name (
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