More from Chuck Missler's bible study on Ruth: 
 
 In ancient Mesopotamia, "to cut off the hem" was to strip one of his personality, authority, etc. A husband could divorce his wife by cutting off the hem of her robe.  A nobleman would authenticate his name on a clay tablet by pressing his hem on the clay.
 
  David's removal of Saul's hem: 1 Sam 24
 
  Fringes on Levitical garments:  Nu 15:38,39; Deu 22:12; Ex 28:33, 34
 
  God's Covenant with Israel: Exek 16:8, Ex 39:25, 26 
 
 Lord's hem sought for healing: Matt 14:36; Mark 6:56; Luke 8:44
 
  Goal of the woman with the issue of blood:
 Matt 9:20-21; Mark 5:31
 Same age as Jairus' daughter: 12 yrs
 Gentile woman = Type of the Church?
 
  Ruth & Boaz: a request to exercise his right & responsibility
 
  ["train'" = shuwl: Isa 6:1]
 
   
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Maranatha!
Deborah
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