Ruthu na EstaRuth and Esther — Sehemu ya 3Unit 3

Tafadhali anza kwa neno la maombi.Please open with a word of prayer.

Maelezo ya Darasa la 3 – Ruthu Sura ya 1 na ya 2Class 3 Notes – Ruth Chapters 1 and 2

Majibu ya maswali ya wiki iliyopita.Answers to questions from last week.

1. Maswali kuhusu sheria ya ndugu wa mume: Ndugu wa kiume walikatazwa kumwoa shemeji yao (mke wa ndugu) katika hali zote isipokuwa katika hali hii. Sheria hii ilikuwa hasa kwa ajili ya kumpatia ndugu aliyekufa mrithi, kwa hiyo inaonekana kwamba kama mjane huyo tayari alikuwa na warithi wa kiume, basi sheria ya ndugu wa mume isingetekelezwa. Kama ndugu aliyekufa alikuwa na wake wengi, ingefanywa kwa ajili ya mmoja tu wa wake hao ili kupata mrithi. Kama kulikuwa na ndugu wengi walio hai, jukumu lilimwangukia mkubwa kwanza, kisha likaenda kwa anayefuata kwa umri kama yeye alikataa. Na ndugu aliye hai angeweza kuwa tayari ameoa na bado akatimiza jukumu hilo. Kama ndugu wote walikataa, sherehe maalum ilifanyika ambayo ilimwachilia mjane huyo aolewe na mtu mwingine.1.Questions regarding the Levirate Law: The brothers were forbidden from marrying a sister-in-law in all circumstances except in this circumstance. The law was strictly to provide an heir for the deceased brother, so presumably if the SIL already had male heirs then the Levirate Law would not take place. If the deceased brother had multiple wives it would only be done for one of the wives to produce an heir. In the event there were multiple living brothers the duty fell to the oldest first and then went to the next eldest if he refused. And the living brother could be married already and still perform the duty. If all brrothers refused a ceremony was performed that then released her to marry someone else.

2. Kuambatana: kushika sana, kushikamana, kudumu pamoja na mtu.2. Cling: to hold fast, cleave, to stick with.

3. Uzuri badala ya majivu: Isaya 61:3 ("kuwapa taji ya maua badala ya majivu," SUV). Kama tulivyosisitiza katika madarasa yetu hapa, hatupendi kutoa mambo nje ya muktadha wa historia yao. Hata hivyo hapa katika Isaya 61, tuna maelezo ya Masihi. Inachukuliwa kuwa Wimbo wa 5 wa Mtumishi unaopatikana katika Isaya, nyimbo zinazomweleza Masihi au Yeye Aliyetiwa Mafuta: 42:1-4, 49:1-6, 50:4-9, 52:13-53:12, na kisha kifungu hiki. Mnakumbuka kutoka darasa la Jumanne kile ambacho yule towashi Mkushi alikuwa akisoma Filipo alipomwambia kwamba kifungu hicho kilimhusu Yesu?3. Beauty for Ashes: Isaiah 61:3. As we’ve stressed in classes here we don’t like to rip things out of the context of their history. However here in Isaiah 61, we have a description of the Messiah. It is regarded as the 5th Servant Song found in Isaiah that describe the Messiah or Anointed One. 42:1-4, 49:1-6, 50:4-9, 52:13-53:12, and then this passage Do you remember from Tuesday’s class what the Ethiopian Eunuch was reading when Philip told him that the passage was about Jesus.

Mambo Tuliyoyachunguza:Observations:

Sura ya 2Chapter 2

“Mtu mkuu mwenye mali nyingi” Huyu si tu mtu tajiri kifedha. Huyu ni mtu mwenye ubora, ushujaa na sifa njema.“A man of great standing” This isn’t just a financially rich man. This is a man who possesses excellence, valor, a good reputation.

Kwa kweli jina Boazi maana yake ni Nguvu na Wepesi.In fact Boaz means Strength and Swiftness.

Ruthu anaijua sheria ya Kiyahudi kiasi cha kuomba kwenda kuokota masazo mashambani nyuma ya wavunaji. Hii ni haki iliyotolewa katika sheria ya Kiyahudi ili kuwalinda na kuwapatia riziki wajane, yatima na maskini.Ruth knows enough of Jewish law to ask to go glean in the fields behind the reapers. This is a right given in Jewish law to protect and provide for widows, orphans, and the poor.

Pia anajithibitisha kuwa mwanamke mwema anayeshika ahadi yake ya kumtunza Naomi. Hazururi huku na huko akitafuta mume.She also is proving herself a woman of excellence who sticks by her promise to care for Naomi. She isn’t galavanting around looking for a husband.

“Na bahati yake ilikuwa,” au “Akatokea kufika,” katika mstari wa 3: ukirudi kwenye Kiebrania cha asili, hii inaonyesha kwamba ilikuwa kwa bahati kabisa — maongozi ya Mungu — kwamba alifika katika shamba la Boazi. Hamjui Boazi ni nani wala shamba lake liko wapi. Na anachukua hatari kubwa kwenda peke yake katika wakati kama huo wa uasi wa sheria.“As it turned out,” or “She happened to come upon,” in verse 3: if you go back to the original Hebrew, this shows it was completely by chance — Divine providence — that she came upon Boaz’s field. She doesn’t know who Boaz is nor where his plot of land is. And she’s taking a big risk going out alone in such a time of lawlessness.

Wakati huo huo Boazi anafika kutoka Bethlehemu. Ni bahati tu?Just then Boaz shows up from Bethlehem. Coincidence?

Boazi anaonyesha kujitoa kwake kwa Mungu kwa salamu yake rahisi na ya upole kwa wafanyakazi wake. “BWANA akae nanyi.”Boaz reveals his dedication to God by his simple kind greeting to his workers. “The Lord be with you.”

Jibu lao la upole linaonyesha kwamba wanamheshimu bwana wao: “BWANA akubariki.”Their kind response shows they respect their master, “The Lord bless you.”

Boazi anatokea kwenda mashambani mwake siku ile ile ambayo Ruthu yuko huko, naye anamwona.Boaz happens out into his fields on the day that Ruth is there, and he notices her.

Msimamizi wa wavunaji anajua kwamba yeye ni Mmoabu, anajua kwamba yuko pamoja na Naomi, na anamruhusu kuokota masazo kama anavyoomba. Hili linasema nini kuhusu tabia ya msimamizi huyo? Mnadhani hili linafunua nini kuhusu tabia ya Boazi na jinsi anavyowatendea watumishi wake?The overseer of the reapers knows she is a Moabite, knows she is with Naomi, and allows her to glean as she requests. What does this say of the overseer’s character? What do you think that this reveals regarding Boaz’s character and how he treats his servants?

Mara anaposikia yeye ni nani, anamjua kwa sifa yake. Ubora wake unajulikana katika mji wote.Once he hears who she is, he knows her from reputation. Her excellence is known throughout the town.

Boazi anamtendea kama binti yake, akimpa ulinzi wake. Pia ni wazi kwamba anawaamini watumishi wake kwamba hawatamdhuru.Boaz treats her as his daughter, offering his protection. He also clearly trusts his servants not to harm her.

Boazi anajua dhabihu alizozitoa kuacha nyumba yake na miungu yake ili amfuate Naomi na kumfuata Mungu mmoja wa kweli, katika nchi ambayo hamjui mtu yeyote na haheshimiwi.Boaz knows of the sacrifices she made to leave her home and gods and follow Naomi and follow the one true God in a land where she knows no one and is not respected.

Boazi anayajua Maandiko yake, kama inavyoonyeshwa katika mazungumzo yake na Ruthu, na katika kumruhusu kuokota masazo na kumtunza kama Mungu angefanya. Kumbukumbu la Torati 10:17-19. Anajua kwamba Mungu atambariki kwa ajili ya dhabihu zake zote ili awe pamoja na Naomi na kumtunza. Pia anajua kwamba Mungu huwatunza wapendwa wake kama tai anavyowatunza makinda yake, Kumbukumbu la Torati 32: 11-12.Boaz knows his scripture, as demonstrated in his conversation with Ruth and in allowing her to glean and caring for her as God would. Deuteronomy 10:17-19. He knows God will bless her for all her sacrifices to be with Naomi and care for her. He also knows that God cares for his loved ones as an eagle cares for its young Deuteronomy 32: 11-12.

Boazi anaomba kwamba Mungu ambariki kwa upendo wake wa uaminifu na fadhili zake kwa Naomi (mstari wa 12). Boazi anatumia picha ya kike kumweleza Mungu, ile ile iliyotumika kwa ulinzi wa Mungu juu ya Waisraeli: Mbawa zake za ulinzi ambazo chini yake amekuja kutafuta kimbilio. Kimsingi, anamkaribisha katika kundi la Waisraeli. Tofauti kubwa na Elimeleki. Boazi anatambua ulinzi wa Mungu. Elimeleki alikimbia kwa dalili ya kwanza ya shida.Boaz prays that God will bless her for her loyal love and kindness to Naomi (verse 12). Boaz uses a feminine descriptor of God, the same one used of God’s protection of the Israelites. His protective wings under which she seeks refuge. Basically, welcoming her into the Israelite fold. Stark contrast to Elimelech. Boaz recognizes God’s protection. Elimelech fled at the first sign of trouble.

Anapomlisha wakati wa chakula, Ruthu anabakiza sehemu kwa ajili ya Naomi.When he feeds her at supper, she holds some back for Naomi.

Boazi anamruhusu kuokota hata katikati ya miganda, na hata anawaagiza watu wake waache baadhi ya masuke yamwangukie. Anafanya hivi kwa siri bila yeye kujua, ili asimwaibishe.Boaz allows to glean from the sheaves and even instructs his men to let some fall for her. He does this in secret without her knowing to not embarrass her.

Anafanya kazi hadi jioni, akipiga yale aliyoyaokota.She works until evening, beating out what she has gleaned.

Anaporudi nyumbani ni mengi kiasi kwamba Naomi anagundua. Efa moja ni bushel 12, au takriban ratili 30, ya kutosha kuwalisha kwa siku 5.When she goes home it is so much that Naomi takes notice. An ephah is 12 bushels or roughly 30 pounds, enough to feed them for 5 days.

Naomi anajua kwamba Ruthu ameokota katika shamba la ndugu yake. Pia anambariki Boazi kwa fadhili zake, na kwa kumwita ndugu wa karibu anaitaja nafasi ya mkombozi wa jamaa.Naomi learns that Ruth has gleaned from her relative’s field. She also blesses Boaz for his kindness and in calling him a close relative she is calling upon the name of kinsman redeemer.

“Ambaye hakuziacha fadhili zake kwa walio hai na kwa waliokufa” Uso wa "Bi. Mara" umekuwa tena wa kupendeza na wenye furaha. Anautambua mkono wa Mungu, "upendo wake wa agano" ukitenda kazi katika maisha yao.“He has not stopped showing his kindness to the living and the dead” Miss Mara’s countenance has become pleasant and joyful again. She recognizes God’s hand, his covenant love” working in their lives.

“Watu wasije wakakukuta” ni ukumbusho kwamba hizi ni nyakati za kutisha.“Lest others fall upon you” is a reminder that these are scary times.

Ruthu anaokota masazo katika mavuno ya shayiri na ya ngano. Kipindi cha miezi 4, kuanzia Machi hadi Juni.Ruth gleans through the barley and wheat harvests. A period of 4 months from Mar-June.

TafsiriInterpretations

Sura ya 2Chapter 2

1. Ruthu anashika nadhiri yake na amri ya Mungu ya kumtunza mjane, wakati yeye mwenyewe ni mjane. Anakwenda kufanya kazi shambani kwa ajili ya Naomi na yeye mwenyewe.1. Ruth upholds her vow and God’s command to care for the widow when she herself is one. She goes out to work in the field for Naomi and herself.

2. Ingawa huenda tusitambue kwa urahisi, Mungu anatenda kazi. Ruthu anatokea kufika na kuokota masazo katika shamba la Boazi, na Boazi anatokea kuwa huko wakati yeye yupo.2. Though we may not readily notice, God is working. Ruth happens upon and gleans in Boaz’s field and Boaz happens to be there when she is.

3. Imani ya Boazi kwa Mungu inaonekana katika jinsi anavyowatunza wafanyakazi wake na jinsi anavyomtunza Ruthu. Anafanya zaidi ya kile kinachotakiwa kwake kama mwenye shamba na mazao.3. Boaz’s faith in God shows in his care for his workers and his care for Ruth. He goes above and beyond what is required as the owner of the field and crops.

4. Badala ya kumtendea kama mgeni, wafanyakazi na Boazi wanamtendea kwa fadhili kuu kabisa.4. Rather than treating her as a foreigner, both the workers and Boaz treat her with utmost kindness.

5. Kwa Boazi kumruhusu Ruthu kuendelea kuokota masazo, lakini pia kumsaidia kuokota zaidi ya kawaida, anamruhusu kudumisha heshima yake. Mungu ni mpole vivyo hivyo kwetu, akituruhusu kuungana naye katika kazi yake, ingawa maongozi yake ya neema juu yetu hatimaye ndiyo yanayotawala na kushinda. Napenda jinsi Tom Constable anavyoliweka katika maelezo yake: “Kwa kumruhusu afanye kazi, Boazi alihifadhi heshima na sifa njema ya Ruthu; kwa kumpatia kwa ukarimu, alimpunguzia mzigo wa kazi yake.” Je, hivyo sivyo kabisa alivyo Mungu na jinsi anavyotutendea na kututunza? Mathayo 11:28-30 inasema, “Njooni kwangu, ninyi nyote msumbukao na wenye kulemewa na mizigo, nami nitawapumzisha. Jitieni nira yangu, mjifunze kwangu; kwa kuwa mimi ni mpole na mnyenyekevu wa moyo; nanyi mtapata raha nafsini mwenu. Kwa maana nira yangu ni laini, na mzigo wangu ni mwepesi.” (SUV)5. By Boaz’s allowing Ruth to continue to glean, but also helping her to glean more than normal, he allows her to keep her dignity. God is as gentle with us, allowing us to join Him in His work, though God’s gracious providence over us ultimately rules and wins out. I like how Tom Constable puts it in his notes: “By allowing her to work, Boaz preserved Ruth's dignity and reputation; by providing generously for her, he lightened her duties.” Isn’t that so like God and how he treats and cares for us. Matt. 11:28-30 says, “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. "

5. Boazi anatambua mkono wa Mungu juu yake na anaungana naye katika kazi yake katika maisha ya mwanamke huyu. Kwa kweli, neema tele ya Boazi inatukumbusha neema ya Mungu kwetu.5. Boaz recognizes God’s hand upon her and joins Him in his work in this woman’s life. Indeed, Boaz’s abundant grace reminds us of God’s grace towards us.

6. Ruthu analeta nyumbani sehemu ya chakula chake ili kushiriki na mjane Naomi. Napenda sana kile ambacho jambo hili linasema kuhusu tabia yake. Anaiheshimu ahadi yake kwa Naomi. Inanikumbusha sana familia ninazoziona hapa ambazo huwaleta wazee nyumbani mwao na kuwahudumia kwa upendo mwingi. Kwao familia ni kila kitu.6. Ruth brings home a portion of her food to share with the widow Naomi. I love what this says about her character. She is honoring her promise to Naomi. It reminds me so much of the families I see here who bring the elderly into their home and tend to them with such loving care. Family is everything to them.

7. Boazi hasemi wala hafanyi chochote mbele ya Ruthu ambacho kingemfanya aone aibu. Maagizo yake ni ya siri. Mungu hupenda matendo mema yanapofanywa kwa siri. Mathayo 6:1-4.7. Boaz says or does nothing in front of Ruth that would cause her to feel shame. His instructions are in secret. God loves when good deeds are done in secret. Matt 6:1-4.

8. 1 Timotheo 5:18 inasema, “Mtenda kazi astahili ujira wake.” Hili linasema nini kuhusu Ruthu Sura ya 2:12? Ruthu anafanya kazi tangu jua kuchomoza hadi kuzama, akipumzika tu ili kupumzika, kunywa na kula.8. I Tim 5:18 says, “A Workman is worthy of his wages.” What does this say about Ruth Chapter 2:12. Ruth works sunup to sundown, only taking breaks to rest, drink, and eat.

9. Ni vizuri kujiandaa kwa ujuzi wa Maandiko kama Ruthu alivyofanya, alipojua kwamba ilikuwa haki yake kuokota masazo mashambani kulingana na Sheria ya Kiyahudi.9. It is good to equip ourselves with the knowledge of Scripture as Ruth did when she knew it was her right to glean in the fields according to Jewish Law.

10. Mwenendo wetu unapaswa daima kuwa wa heshima na wa fadhili ikiwa tunaiishi imani yetu na kuutumainia upendo wa Mungu kwetu.10. Our behavior should always be respectable and kind if we are living our faith and trusting in God’s love for us.

11. Tofauti na Elimeleki, Boazi anamtumainia Mungu kwa riziki. Katika wakati wa kutoka katika njaa, angeweza kuficha nafaka yake. Badala yake anatoa hata zaidi ya inavyotakiwa.11. Unlike Elimelech, Boaz trusts God for provisions. In a time of coming out of famine, he could have hoarded his grain. Instead he gives even more than is required.

12. Naomi ni mwepesi kumpa Mungu sifa kwa kugeuza huzuni yake kuwa furaha, kwa kuwapatia riziki kwa njia nyingi.12. Naomi is quick to give God the credit for turning her sadness into gladness, for providing for them in many ways.

13. Kila ombi na kila tamanio la maombi katika kitabu hiki ni kwa ajili ya baraka za Mungu juu ya watu, na Mungu alijibu kila mojawapo.13. Every prayer and prayerful wish in the book is for God’s blessings upon individuals and God answered every one of them.

Matumizi ya Sura ya 2:Chapter 2 Applications:

1. Je, ninawatendea wengine kwa namna inayompa Mungu utukufu na kuwakumbusha wengine upendo wake?Je, mimi ni mwenye heshima na fadhili? Je, ninafanya matendo mema kwa siri ili nisijivutie macho ya watu?1. Do I treat others in such a way that gives glory to God and reminds others of His love?Am I respectful and kind? Do I do good deeds in secret so as to not draw attention to myself.

2. Je, ninatoa zaidi ya kinachotakiwa?2. Do I give more than required.

3. Kuyajua Maandiko yangu vizuri zaidi.3. Get to know my Scripture better.

4.Kumtumainia Mungu badala ya kuficha mali na utajiri wangu. Usihangaike bali mtumainie Mungu. Mungu hutupa nguvu tunazohitaji kwa kila siku. Kesho ni yake. Wafilipi 4:6 “Msijisumbue kwa neno lo lote; bali katika kila neno kwa kusali na kuomba pamoja na kushukuru, haja zenu na zijulikane na Mungu. Na amani ya Mungu, ipitayo akili zote, itawahifadhi mioyo yenu na nia zenu katika Kristo Yesu.” (SUV) Imani katika Bwana inapaswa kuwa hai na kuonekana wazi katika maisha yangu.4.Trust God rather than hoard my belongings and wealth. Do not worry but trust in God. God gives us the strength we need for each day. Tomorrow belongs to Him. Phil 4:6 “do not be anxious about anything but in every situation, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving let your requests be known to God. And the peace of God which surpasses all comprehension will guard your hearts and mind in Christ Jesus.” Faith in the Lord should be active and evident in my life.

5. Kamwe kamwe usiuzime utendaji wa Roho Mtakatifu ndani ya mwanadamu mwingine. Watendee wageni na maadui kwa fadhili au upendo wa agano kama Mungu angefanya. Waombee baraka ya Mungu.5. Never ever quench the Holy Spirit’s work in another human being. Treat foreigners and enemies with kindness or covenant love as God would. Pray God’s blessing upon them.

7. Fanya kazi kwa bidii katika kufanya kazi za Mungu na umtumainie kwa ujira.7. Work hard in doing God’s works and trust Him for the wages.

8. Mungu anatenda kazi wapi karibu nami, na ninawezaje kuungana naye katika kazi hiyo?8. Where is God working near me and how can I join Him in that work.

9. Jinsi ninavyowatendea wengine huwafikia wale ninaokutana nao. Ikiwa nataka watu wawatendee wengine kwa fadhili, lazima mimi niwe mfano wa fadhili hizo. Katika dunia hii ya sasa ambapo chuki inamwagika kila mahali mtandaoni, ninahitaji kuwa sauti ya fadhili, neema, msamaha, upendo na ukarimu.9. How I treat others trickles down to those I come into contact with. If I want people to treat others with kindness, I must be an example of that kindness. In this world right now where hatred spews across the internet, I need to be the voice of kindness, grace, forgiveness, love, and generosity.

Mambo Tuliyoyachunguza katika Sura ya 3Chapter 3 Observations

Kifungu kinaanza na Naomi akimtafutia Ruthu usalama na kinamalizika kwa kungojea usalama huo.Passage begins with Naomi seeking security for Ruth and ends with waiting on that security.

Kutulia na kuwa salama katika nyumba ya mume. Anataka kuhakikisha kwamba Ruthu anapata riziki. Bado anamtakia Ruthu ile raha aliyomwombea kwa Mungu mwanzoni katika sura ya 1.To be settled and secure in a husband’s home. She wants to make sure that Ruth is provided for. She still wants that rest for Ruth that she asked God for her at the beginning in chapter 1.

Ilikuwa desturi kwa wazazi wa Kiebrania kuwapangia watoto wao ndoa.Customary for Hebrew parents to arrange marriages for their children.

Anampa Ruthu maagizo mahususi ya kufuata. Yote ni ishara za kuonyesha shauku ya Ruthu ya kupata mkombozi wa jamaa.She gives specific instructions for Ruth to follow. All are symbolic of expressing Ruth’s desire for a kinsman redeemer.

"Vaa nguo zako nzuri" maana yake ni joho au vazi la nje. Hili linasaidia kuficha utambulisho wake.Put on your best clothes mean an outer cloak or mantle. This helps to protect her identity.

"Funua miguu yake" ni tafsiri halisi na sahihi, na ni ya kiishara kama tutakavyoona baadaye.Uncover his feet is a literal and accurate translation and symbolic as we will see later.

Kupura na kupepeta mavuno ni wakati mkubwa wa sherehe, hasa baada ya njaa ya muda mrefu hivyo. Uwanja wa kupuria ungekuwa mmoja ambao mji wote uliutumia kwa pamoja.Threshing and winnowing of the harvest is a great time of celebration especially after so long a famine. The threshing floor would have been one shared by the entire town.

Ruthu anamtii Naomi.Ruth obeys Naomi.

Kama Naomi alikuwa akijaribu kujipatia yeye na Ruthu manufaa ya mkombozi wa jamaa, asingemtia moyo ajiuze kwa ukahaba, na hivyo kumletea yeye na familia yake aibu zaidi. Zaidi ya hayo, Ruthu ni mwanamke mwenye heshima na Boazi vivyo hivyo ni mwenye heshima.If Naomi was trying to secure the benefits of kinsman redeemer over her and Ruth, she would not have encouraged her to prostitute herself thereby bringing more shame upon her and her family. Plus, Ruth is an honorable woman and Boaz is likewise honorable.

Kifungu kinasema kwamba moyo wa Boazi ulikuwa umefurahi. Wafafanuzi wengi na watu wasiozingatia utamaduni hudhani kwamba hili lilimaanisha Boazi alikuwa amelewa. Lakini fikiria hili: je, mtu aliyehitaji kulinda nafaka yake dhidi ya wezi usiku kucha angetaka kuwa amelewa chakari? Zaidi ya hayo, maneno "moyo kufurahi" yanamaanisha tu mwenye furaha, mchangamfu, mwenye shangwe — hisia zote ambazo zingeeleweka baada ya kipindi cha njaa.Passage says that Boaz was in good spirits. Many commentators and people not considering the culture assume this meant Boaz was drunk. But consider this, would someone who needed to protect their grain from thieves throughout the night, want to be passed out drunk. Additionally, the words good spirits simply mean joyful, happy, glad all sentiments that would have made sense after a period of famine.

Anafunua miguu yake. Hii ni ishara. Tafadhali soma Yoshua 1:3 na 3:13. Kukanyaga kitu kunamaanisha kukimiliki. Angalia pia Ruthu 4:7 kwa muktadha wa karibu zaidi. Kufunua kwake miguu yake kulikuwa ni kumwomba awe mkombozi wake wa jamaa, kuzikomboa nchi na kuzimiliki, nchi zilizokuwa za familia yake, na kumchukua yeye kuwa mke wake.She uncovers his feet. This is a symbolic gesture. Please read Joshua 1:3 and 3:13. Stepping on something means to take possession of it. Look also at Ruth 4:7 for more immediate context. Her uncovering of his feet was requesting him to be her kinsman redeemer, to take back the lands to possess the lands, belonging to her family and to take her as his wife.

"Mjakazi" kwa maana halisi ni mtumishi. Kujinyenyekeza chini ya mwingine.Maid literally means servant. Subjugation.

Ezekieli 16:8 “Utande upindo wa nguo yako juu yangu, kwa maana wewe u mkombozi[b] wa jamaa yetu.” Inahusu hasa mkombozi wa jamaa. Kumbuka kwamba ni Boazi aliyemsifu kwa kutafuta kimbilio chini ya mbawa za Mungu. Kwa kumwomba atande upindo wa vazi lake juu yake, anamwomba amfunike kwa mbawa zake. "Upindo" maana yake ni mbawa. Anamwomba ulinzi wake katika nafasi ya mkombozi wa jamaa. Boazi alikuwa amemsifu kwa kutafuta kimbilio chini ya mbawa za Mungu, na sasa Ruthu anamwomba Boazi awe jibu la sifa hiyo. Siwezi kujizuia kufikiri kwamba alikuwa akitabasamu wakati huo.Ezekiel 16:8 “Spread the corner of your garment over me, since you are a guardian-redeemer[b] of our family.” Specific to kinsman redeemer. Remember it was Boaz who commended her for seeking refuge under God’s wings. By asking him to spread a corner of mantle over her she is asking him to cover her with his wings. Corner means wings. She is asking him for his protection in the role of kinsman redeemer. Boaz had commended her seeking refuge under God’s wings, and now Ruth is asking Boaz to be the answer to that commendation I can’t help but think she was smiling at that moment.

Mstari wa 10: "fadhili" kwa mara nyingine ni upendo wa uaminifu au wa agano. Fadhili zake za mwisho ni bora kuliko za kwanza. Fadhili hizi za mwisho zinaonyesha kwamba anamgeukia yeye, aliye mzee zaidi sana, ili awe mkombozi wa jamaa kwa ajili yake na kwa ajili ya Naomi, badala ya kuwafuata vijana.Vs 10 kindness is once again loyal or covenant love. Her last kindness is better than her first. This last kindness shows that she is turning to him who is much older to be a kinsman redeemer for her and for Naomi rather than going after younger men.

"Binti" kunasisitiza tofauti ya umri wao.Daughter emphasizes the difference in their ages.

Watu wote wa mji wanajua kwamba wewe ni mwanamke mwema mwenye ubora. Maelezo yale yale yaliyotumika kwa Boazi. Wamefanana sana katika ubora wao na wanafaana kikamilifu.All the people in the city know that you are a woman of excellence. Same description used of Boaz. They are made very much alike in their excellence and perfect for one another.

Anaficha utambulisho wake huenda ili kuwazuia wasengenyaji, lakini pia kulinda sifa yake njema ili yule ndugu mwingine anayeweza kukomboa asiwe na kisingizio cha kutomkomboa.He protects her identity probably to keep the gossips at bay but also to protect her reputation so that the other possible relative will have no excuse not to redeemer her.

Ukweli kwamba Boazi alijua kuhusu ndugu mwingine unaonyesha kwamba alikuwa tayari amefanya uchunguzi wake kwa niaba yake.The fact that Boaz knew of another relative shows he had done his research already on her behalf.

Malipo yake kwake si kwa ajili ya kujiuza kwa ukahaba, bali ni ishara ya kiapo kwa Naomi kwamba atalitatua suala la mkombozi wa jamaa.His payment to her is not for her prostituting herself but a sign of an oath to Naomi that he will resolve the KR issue.

Naomi aliielewa ishara hiyo kikamilifu, kwa maana anasema, na anaamini kabisa, kwamba Boazi hatatulia hadi atakapolimaliza jukumu hili kabla siku haijaisha.Naomi understood that sign completely for she says and believes wholly that Boaz will not stop until he has done this duty before the close of day.

Masharti ya kuwa mkombozi wa jamaa:Requirements for being a kinsman redeemer:

• Ndugu wa karibuNear kinsman
• Awe tayariWilling to be
• Awe na uwezoAble to be
• Yeye mwenyewe awe huruFree himself
• Aweze kulipa gharamaAble to pay the price

Tafsiri za Sura ya 3:Chapter 3 Interpretations:

Kwa kumtafutia Ruthu mkombozi, Naomi anatafuta kumlipa Ruthu kwa fadhili kama zile ambazo Ruthu amemwonyesha.In seeking a redeemer for Ruth, Naomi is seeking to repay Ruth with the like kindness that Ruth has shown her.

Anaendelea kuwa makini kwa uongozi wa Mungu, na sheria ya mkombozi wa jamaa ingekuwa kikamilifu ndani ya mapenzi ya Mungu.She is staying attentive to God’s leading and the law of kinsman redeemer would be perfectly within God’s will.

Ruthu anamwamini Naomi kabisa na anafanya kama anavyomwagiza.Ruth completely trusts Naomi and does as she instructs.

Naomi, Ruthu na Boazi wote wanatenda kwa heshima, wakati katika sehemu nyingi tofauti za kifungu hiki wangeweza kuchagua njia isiyo ya heshima. Boazi angeweza kumtumia Ruthu vibaya akijificha gizani. Ruthu angeweza kujiuza kwa ukahaba kama Tamari alivyofanya. Wote walifanya kulingana na sheria kuhusu mkombozi wa jamaa. Wote walitenda bila lawama.Naomi, Ruth and Boaz all behave honorably when at so many different points in this passage they could have chosen the less honorable path. Boaz could have taken advantage of Ruth under cover of darkness. Ruth could have prostituted herself much as Tamar did. All did what was according to the law as respects a kinsman redeemer. All acted above reproach.

Boazi angeweza kulewa divai wakati wa sherehe kubwa, lakini alibaki na kiasi (hakulewa).Boaz could have become drunk on wine at a time of great celebration yet he remained sober.

Fadhili, upendo wa agano: Mungu anatuonyesha, naye anakusudia tuwaonyeshe wengine, kwa kujitoa mhanga, kwa kutafuta mema ya mtu mwingine kuliko yetu wenyewe. “Watajua kwamba sisi ni Wakristo kwa upendo wetu sisi kwa sisi.”Kindness, covenant love, God extends it to us and He means for us to extend it to others, through self sacrifice, through seeking someone else’s good above our own. “They will know we are Christians by our love for one another.”

Katika wakati wa Waamuzi, ambapo kila mtu anatafuta faida yake mwenyewe, ambapo machafuko, mauaji, ubinafsi na ubakaji ni mambo ya kawaida, wale wanaobaki wenye fadhili, wanaokaa makini kwa Mungu na kumtumainia, watapata kimbilio chini ya mbawa zake. Hakuna haja ya kuchukua mambo mikononi mwetu, bali kutenda kulingana na Maandiko.In a time of the Judges when everyone is seeking their own gain, when anarchy, murder, selfishness, and rape are common place, those who remain kind, who stay attentive to God, and trusting in Him will find refuge under His wings. There is no need to take matters into our own hands, but act according to Scripture.

Masharti ya Mkombozi wa Jamaa yanasikika kuwa ya kawaida kwenu? Ni Yesu peke yake aliyeweza kutimiza masharti haya ili kutukomboa.Requirements for Kinsman Redeemer sound familiar? Only Jesus could meet these requirements for redeeming us.

Matumizi ya Sura ya 3Chapter 3 Application

1. Je, mara nyingi nina hatia ya kutafuta faida yangu mwenyewe na kuchukua udhibiti wa mambo badala ya kumtumainia Mungu kwa riziki yake?1. Am I guilty of often seeking my own gain and taking control of things instead of trusting God for His provisions?

2. Utusaidie kuwatendea wengine kwa fadhili na kwa kujitoa mhanga.2. Help us to treat others with kindness and self-sacrifice.

3. Tunaishi katika nyakati za wasiwasi; je, tunamngojea Mungu kwa bidii na kuidai amani yake ipitayo akili, ambayo ni yetu kuichukua? Wafilipi 4: 6-7 “Msijisumbue kwa neno lo lote; bali katika kila neno kwa kusali na kuomba, haja zenu na zijulikane na Mungu. Na amani ya Mungu, ipitayo akili zote, itawahifadhi mioyo yenu na nia zenu katika Kristo Yesu.” (SUV)3. We live in anxious times, are we actively waiting on God and claiming His incomprehensible peace that is ours for the taking. Phil 4: 6-7 “Be anxious for nothing but in everything by prayer and supplication let your requests be made known to God And the peace of God which surpasses all comprehension will guard your heats and minds in Christ Jesus.”

4. Kuamini kwamba Mungu ametuweka chini ya mbawa zake, na hapo ndipo mahali salama zaidi kuwa.4. Trust that God has us under His wings and that is the safest place to be.

5. Je, wakati wote ninaishi maisha yasiyo na lawama?5. At all times am I living a life that is above reproach?

6. Boazi alikuwa tayari amefanya uchunguzi wake kuhusu ndugu wa karibu zaidi. Je, nimejiandaa kwa maombi na kwa kujifunza ninapojiandaa kwa kazi ambayo Mungu ameniitia?6. Boaz had already done his research regarding a closer relative. Am I prayed up and studied up when I am preparing for a task that God has called me to?