Boaz, a relative of Naomi on her husband’s side, acted upon his duty as outlined in the Mosaic Law to redeem an impoverished relative from his or her circumstances (Lev. 25:47-49).
Ginampanan ni Boaz, bilang kamaganak ng asawa ni ruth ang kanyang tungkulin ayon sa Kautusan ni Moises na tubusin ang isang kamaganak mula sa kanyang mahirap na kalagayan (Levitico 25:47-49).