Ruth as a Superior Woman of ‭lyḥ‬?: A Comparison between Ruth and the ‘Capable’ Woman in Proverbs 31.10–31

Ruth as a Superior Woman of ‭ליח‬? A Comparison between Ruth and the ‘Capable’ Woman in Proverbs 31.10–31

Scholars generally note that Ruth's similarities with the ideal woman in Prov. 31.10–31 qualify Ruth for the epithet ‭ליח תשא‬. This article proposes that while the similarities associate Ruth with the title ‭ליח תשא‬, some differences set the Moabitess apart as a different kind of ‭ליח תשא‬. O...

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Main Author: Goh, Samuel T. S. 1958- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage 2014
In: Journal for the study of the Old Testament
Year: 2014, Volume: 38, Issue: 4, Pages: 487-500
Further subjects:B Foreign
B Ruth
B similarities
B Ideal (motif)
B Woman
B Differences
B Proverbs 31
B Superior
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Summary:Scholars generally note that Ruth's similarities with the ideal woman in Prov. 31.10–31 qualify Ruth for the epithet ‭ליח תשא‬. This article proposes that while the similarities associate Ruth with the title ‭ליח תשא‬, some differences set the Moabitess apart as a different kind of ‭ליח תשא‬. One of the main differences is her relationship with Boaz, who is called the man of ‭ליח‬. The marriage of this woman of ‭ליח‬ and the man of ‭ליח‬ results in her association with the Davidic royal line; and this in turn gives Ruth a special position that makes her an ‭ליח תשא‬ superior to the proverbist's woman.
ISSN:1476-6728
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal for the study of the Old Testament
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/0309089214536491