“And she lay at his feet until the morning: and she rose up before one could know another. And he said, Let it not be known that a woman came into the floor.”
Ruth's remaining with Boaz until early morning, when she departs before others could recognize her on the threshing floor, demonstrates her trust in Boaz and her awareness of the importance of maintaining propriety and reputation in the community. The instruction that she should tell no one about what has transpired suggests the need for discretion while the proper legal procedures are undertaken. The early morning departure allows Ruth to return to Naomi with the results of her bold initiative while protecting both her reputation and Boaz's.
COMMUNITY REFLECTIONS
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