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Why do the neighbors say 'a son is born to Naomi' rather than to Rus, and why does Naomi nurse and name the child? The shiur develops a chiddush that yibum involves actual genetic cloning by Hashem (ה׳) - Oved literally becomes Machlon reborn through divine manipulation of conception. This reveals how Hashem's original plan for malchus unfolds through the same people He initially chose, despite their deaths.
This profound shiur examines the mysterious aspects of the Rus narrative, particularly focusing on why Naomi appears to be the mother of Boaz and Rus's child rather than Rus herself. Rabbi Zweig presents a revolutionary understanding that the spirit of Yibum involves actual genetic cloning by Hashem (ה׳) to preserve the divine plan for Malchus (Jewish kingship). The shiur begins by noting several puzzling elements: the neighbors declare 'a son is born to Naomi,' Naomi nurses the child, and Naomi names the child. Additionally, both Naomi and Rus seem to require redemption of their fields. Rabbi Zweig explains that through the spirit of Yibum, Boaz doesn't just symbolically become Machlon - he literally becomes Machlon through divine intervention.
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Rus 4:13
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