Ruth 1
Ruth 1& 2
Ruth 3
Ruth 4
General/Misc.
100
What "forced" Naomi and her husband to leave Israel
What is the famine in Judah?
100
The time that Naomi returned to Bethlehem (what was happening)?
What is the beginning of the barley harvest?
100
The phrase Naomi uses to mean that she wants to find Ruth a husband
What is "find a home for you?" (NIV) or "...seek rest for you?" (ESV)
100
Where Boaz went to meet the other redeemer.
What is the city gate?
100
This is who people speculated wrote the book of Ruth.
Who is Samuel? Note: Though many think this, the timing makes it unlikely.
200
The daughter who "has gone back to her people and her gods"
Who is Orpah?
200
The amount of barley Ruth brought back to Naomi during her first trip to Boaz's field.
What is an "ephah?"
200
What Boaz gave to Ruth to bring back to Naomi so she wouldn't go back empty handed.
What is "six measures of barley?"
200
The term/name Boaz uses for the other redeemer he speaks to
What is "friend?"
200
The timeframe that Ruth took place
What is 1400 BC - 1000 BC?
300
Name meaning "bitter"
What is "Mara"?
300
The Hebrew practice of allowing the poor to follow behind those harvesting crops to gather any food or grain left by the harvesters.
What is "gleaning"?
300
The reason why Boaz couldn't marry Ruth immediately.
What is "there was a redeemer nearer than I (Boaz)?"
300
What Boaz presents to the redeemer first to consider for redemption.
What is the "parcel of land" that Naomi is selling from the death of her husband
300
Hebrew for steadfast love, loving kindness, loyalty and covenant faithfulness
What is "Hesed"?
400
The names of Naomi's sons.
Who are Mahlon and Chilion?
400
This term is how Boaz was described; meaning "mighty man of valor," referring to his character, wealth, social standing or strength.
What is a "Worthy man?"
400
What Ruth said to propose to Boaz.
What is "Spread the corner of your garment?" (NIV) or "Spread your wings over your servant"? (ESV)
400
The number of generations mentioned in the genealogy in verses 18-22. (**Extra 50 points each if you can name the 2 #s that are important & who holds those spots of honor)
What is 10 generations? (**EC: #5 is Salmon; #7 is Obed)
400
Boaz and Ruth's child
Who is Obed?
500
The clan/tribe Naomi & her husband's family comes from.
What is Ephrathites (from Bethlehem in Judah)?
500
Who Boaz is to Naomi (their relationship).
Who is a "kinsmen redeemer?"
500
The steps that are in Naomi's plan for Ruth to win Boaz over. (There are 5; 100 points will be allotted per correct step; order doesn't matter).
What is: 1) wash and anoint yourself 2) put on your cloak 3) go to the threshing floor 4) hide & observe the place where Boaz lies 5) go and uncover his feet and lie down
500
The custom in former times concerning redeeming and exchanging which confirmed a transaction.
What is drawing off your sandal and giving it to the other person
500
Ruth's husband
Who is Elimelech?
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