“And now is not Boaz of our kindred, with whose maidens thou wast? Behold, he winnoweth barley tonight in the threshingfloor” (Ruth 3:2).
Something special is going to take place tonight, but, if you’re like me, you need to understand a couple words, “threshingfloor” and “winnoweth.”
A threshingfloor was a place covered at the top, but open elsewhere; whither Ruth or anyone else might easily come.
Winnowing is done to separate the chaff from the grain by means of a current of air. It is done to sift out the good from anything bad. Once the work was done, there would be a time of feasting. According to one commentary I read, after the men ate and drank their fill they would stay with the grain until morning. They would form a circle on the floor and place themselves as if they were spokes on a wheel. It seemed like an uncomfortable way to sleep through the night. However, after Boaz falls asleep, he is going to have a secret visitor.
Sue Winchester
Missouri
PRAY TOGETHER: Don’t forget to pray for your special Valentine and share how much this person means to you.
