## my daughter ##

Boaz used this expression as a sign of respect towards Ruth as a younger woman.

## more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning ##

"even more kindness now than before"

## more kindness in the later end ##

This refers to Ruth asking Boaz to marry her. By marrying Naomi's relative, Ruth would provide for Naomi and demonstrate great kindness to Naomi.

## inasmuch as you have not pursued ##

"instead of pursuing." Ruth could have ignored Naomi's need and looked for a husband for herself outside of Naomi's relatives.

## at the beginning ##

This refers to the way Ruth had earlier provided for her mother-in-law by staying with her and gleaning grain for food for them.