We take a look at those Hebrew double entendres in Ruth 3:1-5 (NASB) to better understand the denotative and connotative meaning of the words. This helps identify why some scholars and pastors interpret this passage with overt sexuality, while also explaining Erica's belief that the author of Ruth uses the sexualized language as a clever literary device. We also compare this wild plan in Ruth to some weird patriarchal schemes to determine how it differs from, which also draws out the main theme of hesed in the process.

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Podcast instrumental music by Scott Holmes and Joseph McDade.