Ruth’s action makes the elderly Judean aware of his obligation as a repurchaser, since he was a kinsman of Ruth’s late husband, Mahlon. ​ — Ruth 3: 9.
Ruti tegevuse kaudu saab eakas juuda mees teada oma lunastajakohustusest, sest ta oli Ruti kadunud abikaasa Mahloni sugulane.