May god, by his grace, fit us for all such changes, especially the great change. May the lord show you kindness, as you have shown kindness to your dead and to me. The book of ruth is the eighth book of the christian old testament. Ruth is also one of the few places in the maledominated world of scripture where. Among historical narratives in scripture it is unexcelled in its compactness, vividness, warmth, beauty and dramatic effectiveness an exquisitely wrought jewel of hebrew narrative art. Verse 3 elimelech died before his sons married ruth and orpah. The book of ruth reflects a time of peace between israel and moab contrast jdg 3.
Feb 08, 2016 this is a summary on the biblical account of the lives of ruth and naomi. Lets look at gods intended order for man, and his original design for providing for. This she saith, to try ruths sincerity and constancy, and that she might intimate to her, that if she went with her, she must embrace the true religion. Read and study ruth, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary. These two issues are addressed in the book of ruth.
Ruth most likely comes from a moabite andor hebrew word meaning friendship. The book is primarily a story of naomis transformation from despair to. Though these descriptions are not wrong, they are incomplete. Then naomi said to her two daughtersinlaw, go back, each of you, to your mothers home. This commentary has been through advanced checking. The story of ruth is a story of woman in need of grace and a man who is willing to extend it. This same word is used in a term for heroes in the bible.
And a certain man of bethlehem, judah, went to dwell in the country of moab, he and his wife and his two sons. The interpreters bible gives the following outline of the book of ruth. You will also find options for commentaries on ruth that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture verse by verse, classic christian commentaries, and much more. But ruth said, do not urge me to leave you or turn back from following you. The final words of the book link ruth with her greatgrandson, david ruth 4. Like 1sa 12, it gives a series of intimate glimpses into the private lives of the members of an israelite family. Ruth 1 niv naomi loses her husband and sons in bible. Book of ruth overview insight for living ministries. This short history of the domestic affairs of one particular family fitly follows the book of judges the events related here happening in the days of the judges, and. The story begins with a famine in the days when the judges ruled ruth 1. Ruth 1 new international version niv naomi loses her husband and sons. Your people shall be my people, and your god, my god. Verses 20b23 boaz was a member of elimelechs family see verse 1. Ruth sermon series god of the ordinary see list of sermons at bottom of page.
Old testament exegetical commentary of ruth youll meet the. Study guide on the book of ruth, on line bible commentary for book of ruth, niv commentary ruth, free ruth commentary welcome to. The book of judges describes the time after the death of joshua judges 1. Many people relocated to foreign lands to find food for their families. All through the time of harvest, ruth worked in the fields that belonged to boaz. Nov 06, 2015 on september 8, 2015, i did a 2hour teaching of the book of ruth at my church, going through all four chapters verse by verse. Verses 15 the first words give all the date we have of this story. Also we see the special care which gods providence take of our smallest concerns, encouraging us to full trust therein. The first verse of the book points to the time of the judges and the very last verse points to king david. Since the text and audio content provided by blb represent a range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed in the resource materials are not. Her heart would not be wrenched away from her motherinlaw.
In ruth we see the attitude and character of one in whom god is pleased. This verse gives us the time of naomi and ruths arrival back into bethlehem as we. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 1200 word vocabulary on the book of ruth. Excerpts this commentary is from a modern writer and is well done background notes. The next verse tells us the name of the man was elimelech and his intention of short visit turned into ten, tragedyfilled years and elimelech never returned to.
Browse studies about 200 articles, over 5,100 verse by verse studies. He would protect ruth as she continued to find food in his fields. Ruth 2, new international version niv the bible app. 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. Tonight he will be winnowing barley on the threshing floor. Ruth commentary verse by verse commentary notes onsite. Ruth free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. The book of ruth is named for the moabite woman who commits herself to the israelite people by an oath to her motherinlaw naomi and becomes the greatgrandmother of david by marriage to boaz of bethlehem. Ruth god in the lives of ordinary people 59 page pdf. It states that in the days when the judges ruled there was a famine in the land, and a man of bethlehem in judah went to sojourn in. Ruth 1, new international version niv the bible app. After choosing a bible book, select a verse you desire. After a chronological note fixing the book in the time of the judges hence its.
Only having four chapters makes ruth a rather short book in christian scripture. We continue in our ruth 2 commentary ruth 2 commentary. It was god that gave food to the people in bethlehem, ruth 1. And boaz isnt finished with his effusive lavish kindness to ruth. Just a courage and strength make a man a hero, so ruths courage and strength, shown in her virtue make her a hero, on the proverbs 31 kind of definition of a woman of virtue. The syriac translator spoils the question of boaz by metamorphosing it from who art thou. Thus she is an ancestor in the messianic line that leads to jesus. And a certain man of bethlehemjudah went to sojourn in the country of moab, he, and his wife, and his two sons. Afflictions will make great and surprising changes in a little time. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of ruth. Read ruth 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The old testament does not again refer to ruth, while the new testament mentions her just once, in the context of christs genealogy. When providence had made her poor, she cheerfully stoops to her lot.
Only two old testament books receive their names from women, ruth and esther. The book of ruth is a hebrew short story, told with consummate skill. This was a time when the people of israel had abandoned gods ways and fallen into idolatry, horrific social conditions, and a disastrous civil war, as told in the chapters of judges immediately preceding the book of ruth in christian bibles. But naomi said to her two daughtersinlaw, go, return each of you to her mothers house. The child born to ruth and boaz during the period of the judges is obed. Bible exposition commentary versebyverse commentary. The book of ruth follows a short narration during the time of the judges when there was a famine. My aim is to preach through the book of ruth in the next four sundaysone chapter each. It states that in the days when the judges ruled there was a famine in the land, and a man of bethlehem in judah went to sojourn in the country of moab, he and his wife and his two sons. Tremulous would be the voice of ruth as she replied, i am ruth, thy handmaid. A free bible version and commentary on the book of ruth in easyenglish. It is also a footnote to the story of judges and the times when israel did what was right in its own eyes. Ruth with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. It reads more like a short story and the insight in it runs deep.
Ruth was a moabite woman, whose sense of piety and devotion to her motherinlaw naomi led to her marriage to the prominent boaz of bethlehem in judah. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. The blue letter bible ministry and the blb institute hold to the historical, conservative christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of scripture. You will also find options for commentaries on ruth that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture versebyverse, classic christian commentaries, and much more.
May the lord deal kindly with you, as you have dealt with. You can read more indepth bible verses from the scripture below and use the articles and videos to understand the meaning behind this teachable event in the bible. It is the same expression that naomi spoke to ruth in verse 2 and again in verse 22, where it is rightly rendered my daughter. Now this was the custom in former times in israel concerning the redemption and the exchange of land to confirm any matter. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. The translated bible text has been through advanced checking. Verses 45 the two sons married local girls, orpah and ruth. The book of ruth opens with a verse that begins the process of unpacking the historical setting and context of the story.
The entire book of ruth is a great example of gods provision. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. The book of ruth derives its name from its principal character. The book of ruth is an important historical work in hebrew scripture, our old testament of the bible, as it traces the lineage of king david and ultimately that of the messiah, jesus christ. This verse gives us the time of naomi and ruth s arrival back into bethlehem as we are told that it was as the barley harvest was beginning. Introduction having dedicated herself to the god of israel, ruth, in chapter 2, begins to grow in her relationship and dedication to boaz. Free bible commentary on book of ruth in easy english. Commentary for ruth 1 we find in this book excellent examples of faith, piety, patience, humility, industry, and lovingkindness, in the common events of life.
The book of ruth has always been one of my favorite books of the bible. Mar 26, 2018 the book of ruth opens with a verse that begins the process of unpacking the historical setting and context of the story. Old testament exegetical commentary of ruth youll meet. After the barley harvest, it was the wheat harvest. Ruth 1 commentary explaining the book bible study guide. Browse studies about 200 articles, over 5,100 versebyverse studies. Best ruth commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. This is a summary on the biblical account of the lives of ruth and naomi. You can find the best commentary on ruth for you using the tools on the right side. Ancient versions and modern translations consistently entitle this book after ruth the moabitess heroine, who is mentioned by name 12 times 1. Book of ruth bible study chapter 2 growing in grace.
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