“Boaz says, “I thought I should inform you.” In the Hebrew it’s, “I thought I would uncover your ear.” Peloni and Boaz are sharply contrasted. Boaz is seen with his eyes on Ruth, his heart burdened for Ruth, his ears open to her cries for help. Meanwhile, Peloni has to have his ears uncovered to even know what’s going on. He’s not mindful of her. He has no concern for her plight or her future.
In verse 3 we learn: Elimelech owned a field! He had land holdings. We could’ve assumed that, but now that it comes to it, it’s a sobering reminder of what a life outside of God’s plan leads to.
Remember: Elimelech had left Bethlehem – his Godly inheritance – to try to make a new life in Moab. The result was his death and the death of his sons. When Naomi and Ruth finally got back to Bethlehem, the field that should have provided for them was fallow. No crop, no fruit, no harvest.
Whereas Boaz, who is always shown to be a man of faith – a man who believes God and obeys God – his field is white with harvest. Providing not only for him but for many others.”
