This chapter also displays the gracious provision and protection that comes from boaz. Verses 14 16 14 and boaz said unto her, at mealtime probably lunch come thou hither, and eat of the bread, and dip thy morsel in the vinegar. And through humility and dependence, ruth begins to grow in grace. The book of ruth is a beautiful story, and probably one you may have heard in sunday school as a child. Ruth told naomi about boaz, and naomi knew that god was in the midst of blessing and comforting them through boaz, a near kinsman. So a man from bethlehem in judah, together with his wife and two sons, went to live for a while in the country of moab. And you probably dont know it, but this phrase was used in the book of judges a few.
There are no coincidences in the book of ruth or in the christian life. You can find the best commentary on ruth for you using the tools on the right side. Study guide for ruth 2 by david guzik blue letter bible. Nevertheless, it probably should be noted that ruth is the one who proposed that she go and glean in the barley harvest. Its kind of hard to remember that whats transpired so far in this chapter really. Ruth 2 niv ruth meets boaz in the grain field bible gateway. So she sat beside the reapers, and he passed parched grain to her. The first verse of the book points to the time of the judges and the very last verse points to king david. Her kindness to his kinsman elimelech was what impressed boaz. Microsoft word bible study questions for posting ruth chapter 2 author. Matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Chapter four of the book of ruth begins with a man named boaz informing the family member who was next of kin in redeeming the land and heritage of elimelech naomis husband, and that heritage included ruth, his daughterinlaw in israel, if a man died, he left his belongings to his children, if he had no children, he left his belongings to his brothers, and so. In this chapter we have the wedding between boaz and ruth, in the circumstances of which there was something uncommon, which is kept upon record for the illustration, not only of the law concerning the marrying of a brothers widow deut.
There is scarcely any chapter in all the sacred history that stoops so low as this to take cognizance of so mean a person as ruth, a poor moabitish widow, so mean an action as her gleaning corn in a neighbours field, and the minute circumstances thereof. A commentary, critical, practical, and explanatory on the old and new testaments by robert jamieson, a. Our story opens on a nice jewish family with a problem. Free bible commentary on book of ruth in easy english. We continue in our ruth 2 commentary ruth 2 commentary. David guzik commentary on ruth 2, where ruth meets boaz, works in his field and. Ruth 1 niv naomi loses her husband and sons in bible. Now it happened at midnight that the man was startled, and turned himself. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of ruth. Verse 23 23 so she kept fast by the maidens of boaz to glean unto the end of barley harvest and of wheat harvest.
The translated bible text has been through advanced checking. Book of ruth bible study ruth chapter 1 counting the cost. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 1200 word vocabulary on the book of ruth. Gleaning and hope as the old adage goes, a coincidence is a miracle in which god prefers to remain anonymous. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Ruth 2 esv ruth meets boaz now naomi had a bible gateway. Take your maidservant under your wing, for you are a close relative. Then she left, and went and gleaned in the field after the reapers. The book of ruth is regarded as one of the most beautifully written stories in the bible. The events of ruth took place during the time of the judges. Ruth 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this.
The final words of the book link ruth with her greatgrandson, david ruth 4. This introduces an important word in the book of ruth the ancient hebrew word goel. It was a way for them to share his gifts with poor people. Ruth was betrothed during the firstfruits celebration ruth 3. Ruth 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. One day, ruth returned home with plenty of food after her day of work, she had enough for naomi, and this surprised naomi. Please read chapter 2 of the book of ruth and then think about the following discussion questions. Ruth 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. We are also told that he was a man of great wealth which was a phrase meaning that he possessed the finest of qualities.
Having dedicated herself to the god of israel, ruth, in chapter 2, begins to grow in her relationship and dedication to boaz. To say that boaz was a goel a kinsman was more than saying he was a relative. Naomi granted ruth permission, but that is about all we are told so far as the early verses of chapter 2 are concerned. So she offered to gather grain that the men had left. This is the summary of ruth chapter 2, glory to the almighty. Then naomi her motherinlaw said to her, my daughter, shall i not seek security for you, that it may be well with you. In ruth we see the attitude and character of one in whom god is pleased.
And what the book of ruth does for us is give us a glimpse of the hidden work of god during the worst of times. And naomi had a kinsman of her husbands, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of elimelech. Please read chapter 2 of the book of ruth and then think. The events in the book of ruth take place at the time of the festival of the barley harvest ruth 1. There is scarcely any chapter in all the sacred history that stoops so low as this to take cognizance of so mean a person as ruth, a poor moabitish. Now it came to pass in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. Mar 02, 2009 the god of small details and perfect timing. Now boaz, whose young women you were with, is he not our relative. The god of small details and perfect timing ruth 2. Ruth 2, new international version niv the bible app. Ruth 1 ruth 2 ruth 3 ruth 4 there is scarcely any chapter in all the sacred history that stoops so low as this to take cognizance of so mean a person as ruth, a poor moabitish widow, so mean an action as her gleaning corn in a. There, they set up shop, eat some food, and live for about ten years.
This grateful refection is still used in the harvestfield. The sons marry two local girls, ruth and orpah, during this time. In the second act of this play, ruth goes out to glean barley to sustain herself and naomi, and as it happened, she came to the part of the field belonging to boaz 2. The book of ruth connects the book of judges with the books of samuel. The vessels alluded to were skin bottles, filled with waterand the bread was soaked in vinegar ruth 2. When providence had made her poor, she cheerfully stoops to her lot. Famine has hit bethlehem, which forces elimelech and his wife, naomi, to move east to moab with their two sons to get some grub. It was usual to allow widows and foreigners to do this see leviticus 19. The genealogy at the end of the book shows davids lineage through the days of the judges, acting as a support for his rightful kingship. He speaks kindly to her, gives her permission to follow his reapers, and orders them to use her well, rth 2. So ruth the moabitess said to naomi, please let me go to the field, and glean heads of grain after him in whose sight i may find favor. The book of ruth starts then, in the days of the judges 1, and in a time of famine 2.
Ruth 2 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on the. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Ruth chapter 2 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Ruth 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. And ruth the moabitess said unto naomi, let me now go to the field, and glean among the ears of grain after him in whose sight i shall find favor.
Now it came to pass in the days when the judges judged, that there was a famine in the land, and a. Verses 17 and naomi had a kinsman of her husbands, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of elimelech, and his name was boaz. The child born to ruth and boaz during the period of the judges is obed. Ruth 2 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. And so like all the other scriptures, as paul says romans 15.
Ruth 2 english standard version esv ruth meets boaz. Boaz told her he was aware of how she left her parents and the land of her nativity to stay with naomi and the children of israel. Index introduction to the book of ruth ruth 1 ruth 2 ruth 3 ruth 4 ruth full text. Elimelech and his wife naomi are living in israel, gods chosen land, yet we read that their eyes began looking to the prosperity in the world. Lessons from the book of ruth lesson 1 general introduction overview the book of ruth is a short narrative account that has its setting. Book of ruth overview insight for living ministries. Jews read the book of ruth annually on the feast of pentecost commemorating the giving of the law on mount sinai ex 23. The book of ruth gives us a glimpse into the hidden work of god during the worst of times. The authors spotlight is increasingly on ruth and boaz. These two issues are addressed in the book of ruth.
Ruth 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary provides a freeflowing commentary on the entire text of each biblical book, along with background material. In the second act of this play, ruth goes out to glean barley to. She returns in the evening to naomi, and tells her of her fare. Ruth 2 niv ruth meets boaz in the grain field bible. While we admire the creativity of our god to reveal himself through a variety of means, we must be careful to remember it is far more than an eloquently written love drama. This introduces an important word in the book of ruth the. He showeth her great kindness, and blesseth her, ruth 2. Top 5 commentaries on the book of ruth ligonier ministries. Ruth gleaning in the fields of boaz, her deceased husbands near kinsman, h taketh knowledge of her, ruth 2. Introduction having dedicated herself to the god of israel, ruth, in chapter 2, begins to grow in her relationship and dedication to boaz.
A glimpse of the old testament reveals that the period known as. Ruth 1 new international version niv naomi loses her husband and sons. Shall jesus ascend to his throne by the cross, and do we expect to be carried there on the shoulders of. Two passages from the torah give the background of the festival emphasis added. Now naomi had a kinsman of her husband, a mighty man of valor, of the family of elimelech, and his. There was a relative of naomis husband, a man of great wealth, of the. Ruth 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. So, lets just recap what weve seen from our characters so far. Ruth 2 new international version niv ruth meets boaz in the grain field. Ruth chapter 2 summary and what god wants from us youtube. As the old adage goes, a coincidence is a miracle in which god prefers to remain anonymous. Ruth with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.