JUNE 19, Ruth 3:15

The purpose of a headwear is to cover the head to protect it from either the sun or the cold. Although not very popular in Singapore, headwear is often worn by people of Biblical times. They did not wear any hats or caps like modern people but a headdress similar to those the Arabs wear today. The men also wore a skullcap fitted closely to their heads. A piece of material was then folded into a band and wound around the turned up edge of the cap to make a kind of turban.

The women wore a square material folded to make a sunshield for the eyes and allowed to fold over the neck and shoulders to give protection from the sun. The headdress was then held in place by a plaited cord. The veil, worn to cover the face, was not generally used by the Jews. They were only used on special occasions, such as betrothed maidens in the presence of their future husbands and at their wedding. Rebekah covered her face when she first met Isaac (Genesis 24:65).

In Hebrew, the word “veil” in Ruth 3:15, denotes a shawl, a large piece of material used to cover the head and upper parts of the body. When Boaz gave Ruth the barley, it was a gesture of his kindness and love for her. God will give us a special type of headwear when we get to heaven. It is called a crown. It will be a reward from God for our faithfulness.

Look at the pictures of the different types of headwear and draw one which Ruth might have worn, a veil that covers the head and wrapped across her shoulders

Thought: The best headwear is the crown God will give to Christians in heaven.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for the crown of righteousness for the faithful. I pray I will be a faithful child and that someday, I will get that wonderful reward from You! In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.