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## translationWords
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* [[en:tw:bless]]
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* [[en:tw:fear]]
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* [[en:tw:mercy]]
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* [[en:tw:peoplegroup]]
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* [[en:tw:worthy]]
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* [[en:tw:yahweh]]
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## translationNotes
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* **my daughter** - Boaz used this expression as a sign of respect towards Ruth as a younger woman.
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* **more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning** - "even more kindness now than before"
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* **more kindness in the later end** - This refers to Ruth asking Boaz to marry her. By marrying Naomi's relative, Ruth would provide for Naomi and demonstrate great kindness to Naomi.
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* **inasmuch as you have not pursued** - "instead of pursuing." Ruth could have ignored Naomi's need and looked for a husband for herself outside of Naomi's relatives.
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* **at the beginning** - This refers to the way Ruth had earlier provided for her mother-in-law by staying with her and gleaning grain for food for them.
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