Ruth 2:4-7 BDS

The Pulpit Commentary - Ruth 2:4

Salutations. It is a pleasant picture of old-world life, among the ancient Hebrews, this of the "mighty man of wealth" coming down from his house to his cornfields to watch the work of the reapers, the progress of the harvest. Boaz seems to have lived on friendly terms with those in his employment, and to have taken an interest in them and in their toils. A lesson for all masters and employers of labor. And how picturesque the scene when the proprietor meets his laborers, and they exchange... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ruth 2:4

"The Lord be with you. And they answered him, The Lord bless thee." Nothing is more beautiful in national history than good feeling between masters and men. Religion alone can inspire this feeling. It fails before mere expediency, and can only be secured by mutual dependence on God and on each other. I. THE LIVING PRESENCE . The Lord with us means courage and consolation—courage to face difficulty, and consolation in all times of depression and disheartenment. Christ has given us his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ruth 2:5

And Boaz said to the young man who was set over the reapers, Whose is that young woman! His eye had been instantaneously arrested by the handsome stranger. Perhaps, as Jarchi remarks, he took note of the modest and graceful carriage of her person while she picked up industriously the straggled stalks. It is too Rabbinic, however, and artificial, finical, bizarre, to suppose with the same Jewish annotator that Boaz would notice with admiration that, while she picked up zealously all available... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ruth 2:5-14

Filial, piety and fidelity recognized and recompensed. As "the whole city was moved" at Naomi's return, it is not surprising that the foreman over the reapers was able to answer the inquiry of Boaz—"Whose damsel is this?" Though Boaz had not seen her before, he knew her story, and was evidently pleased to meet her. His judgments were just, his feelings were appropriate, his language was considerate, his conduct was generous. The character of Boaz commands our respect; and his treatment of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ruth 2:6

And the young man who was set over the reapers replied and said, She is a Moabitish young woman who returned with Naomi from the land of Moab. The young man had already received, no doubt from her own lips, particulars regarding the attractive stranger. Instead of the free definitive rendering of Luther and King James's English version, " the Moabitish damsel," it is better, with Michaelis, Wright, Raabe, to adhere to the original indefiniteness, "a Moabitish maiden." Note the Zeugmatic... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ruth 2:7

The steward continues his account of Ruth. She had respectfully solicited leave to glean. She said, Let me glean, I pray thee, and gather in bundles after the reapers. The expression, "and gather in bundles," is in Hebrew וְאָסַפְתִּי בָעֳמָרִים and is rendered in King James's version, as also by Coverdale, Tremellius, Castellio, Luther, Michaelis, "and gather among" or "beside the sheaves." But such a request on the part of Ruth would seem to be too bold, the more especially as we... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ruth 2:7

"I pray thee let me glean." In rural life no sight is pleasanter than the hour when the gleaners come in and "gather after the reapers among the sheaves." It bespeaks "something to spare." It is like the "commons" or the grass by the roadside for the poor man's cattle. We all like the spectacle of plenty; we all like the consciousness that the overflowings of the cup of plenty are to be tasted by others. I. THERE IS WORK FOR THE HUMBLEST TO DO . We may not be permitted to... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ruth 2:7

The house - The shed or booth where they took their meals, and were sheltered from the sun in the heat of the day (see Genesis 33:17). read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ruth 2:4

Ruth 2:4. And said unto the reapers, The Lord be with you, &c. Such was the piety of ancient times, that it manifested itself even in men’s civil conversation and worldly transactions, and induced them to pray to God for a blessing on the labours of those whom they saw to be honestly and usefully employed, who were wont in return to pray in a similar manner for them. The Lord be with you; and the Lord bless you This was the beautiful language of religion in those days; too little... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ruth 2:7

Ruth 2:7. She said, I pray you, &c. She did not boldly intrude herself, but modestly ask leave of us. Till now She is not retired through idleness, for she hath been diligent and constant in her labours. The house In the little house or tent, which was set up in the fields at these times, and was necessary in those hot countries, where the labourers might retire for a little repose or repast. Being weary with her continued labours, she comes hither to take a little rest. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Ruth 2:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Ruth 2:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Ruth 2:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Ruth 2:5-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Ruth 2:6

The Pulpit Commentary - Ruth 2:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Ruth 2:7

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ruth 2:7

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ruth 2:4

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ruth 2:7

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