“And now is not Boaz of our kindred, with whose maidens thou wast? Behold, he winnoweth barley to night in the threshingfloor.”
Naomi's reference to Boaz as a kinsman-redeemer and her observation that he is winnowing barley tonight establishes the specific time and place for a planned encounter that will advance Ruth's cause. The mention of winnowing, a process that occurs in the evening after the day's labor, provides a concrete setting for the intimate encounter Naomi is about to orchestrate. Naomi's detailed knowledge of Boaz's nighttime activities in the field suggests the kind of community awareness that would allow her to plan a strategic encounter.
COMMUNITY REFLECTIONS
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