Rut 3:11 | TNotes | STEP | 3:11 what is necessary (literally what you are asking ): Boaz agreed to act on Ruth’s behalf. Some interpreters understand Boaz’s statement as an unconditional agreement to marry Ruth (see also study note on 4:5); most take it to mean that Boaz would act to provide for Ruth and Naomi by presenting to the nearer kinsman the opportunity to act as family redeemer before taking the opportunity himself (4:1-12 ). By voluntarily taking on the role of the family redeemer for Ruth and Naomi, Boaz became a forerunner of Jesus.

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‏ Ruth 3:11

3:11 ^a what is necessary (literally what you are asking): Boaz agreed to act on Ruth’s behalf. Some interpreters understand Boaz’s statement as an unconditional agreement to marry Ruth (see also study note on 4:5); most take it to mean that Boaz would act to provide for Ruth and Naomi by presenting to the nearer kinsman the opportunity to act as family redeemer before taking the opportunity himself (4:1-12 ^b). By voluntarily taking on the role of the family redeemer for Ruth and Naomi, Boaz became a forerunner of Jesus.