Ruth 4

Scofield's Reference Notes - Ruth 4:4

redeem Heb. "goel," Redemp. (Kinsman type). (See Scofield " :-") . read more

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Ruth 4:1-22

Chapter 4So when Boaz rose up he went to the gate of the city, he sat down there: and, behold, the kinsman of which he was speaking came by, and he said, Ho, such a one! turn aside, sit down here. And so he turned aside, and sat down. And he took ten men of the elders of the city, and said, Sit down here. And so they sat down. And he said to the kinsman, Naomi, that is come again out of the country of Moab, is selling a parcel of land, which was our brother Elimelech's: And I thought to let you... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Ruth 4:1-22

Ruth 4:1 . The gate: the place of justice. Job 29:0. Genesis 19:0. Ten men judged and attested the fairness of the price until the jubilee. Such sales being open, were freer from disputes. Boaz took ten men to attest the sale of the land; in other places the witnesses only are named; but seven officers constituted a synagogue, and it is likely that those courts did not consist of less than seven. Deuteronomy 16:18. Ruth 4:11 . The Lord make the woman like Rachel and like Leah. Note, a... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Ruth 4:1-5

Ruth 4:1-5Then went Boaz up to the gate.Friends in councilI. this is how business should be attended to.1. Speedily.2. Expeditiously.3. Righteously.II. this is how difficult affairs should be settled, delicate claims adjusted, fair rights allowed and satisfied.1. Openly and publicly.2. By the advice of wise men.3. Calmly and deliberately.4. With care and exactitude.III. this is the way the affairs of the destitute and needy especially should be attended to. (W. Baxendale.)Judicious methods of... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Ruth 4:6

Ruth 4:6I cannot redeem it for myself, lest I mar mine own inheritance.The endangered inheritanceMany men mar noble inheritances.I. The inheritance of physical health. The ancients were right who spoke of a sound mind in a sound body as one of the best gifts of the gods. God has written His will upon the body as truly as upon the pages of the Bible. Every natural motion of the body is a revelation of the will and purpose of the Divine Creator. Ever since Christ was cradled in the manger at... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Ruth 4:9

Ruth 4:9I have bought all that was Elimelech’s.Redemption accomplishedThis passage brings to our view the great subject of the gospel revelation--redemption accomplished in the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ in human flesh for guilty man. Boaz took his kinsman’s shoes as a simple but solemn token of the agreement which he had now assumed. He called all the inhabitants and elders of his city to witness that he acknowledged all this responsibility, and was pledged to accomplish... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Ruth 4:10-11

Ruth 4:10-11Ruth the Moabitess . . . have I purchased to be my wife. The marriage of Boaz and RuthTwo features which stand prominent in this description make it valuable for all time.1. There is the publicity by which the interesting transaction was distinguished. All the people that were in the gate, and the elders, said, “We are witnesses.” The laws and customs of every country not in the lowest stage of barbarism or in the foulest depths of licentiousness have provided that the conjugal... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Ruth 4:17-22

Ruth 4:17-22And they called his name Obed.Little ObedNo doubt there were circumstances connected with the birth of this child which surrounded it with a special interest. But take the birth of any child, and while few events are more common, few can occur on the earth which in sober reality are more momentous. What a mystery hangs over its wondrous constitution of thought and matter, of soul and body! What a capacity is there of sin and suffering, of holy service and blessedness l What will be... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ruth 4:1

Rth 4:1 Then went Boaz up to the gate, and sat him down there: and, behold, the kinsman of whom Boaz spake came by; unto whom he said, Ho, such a one! turn aside, sit down here. And he turned aside, and sat down. Ver. 1. Then went Boaz up to the gate. ] Which was the place of judicature among the Jews; as for other reasons, so to put all that entered into the city in mind of their duty, whilst they were imminded, that “ Hic locus odit, amat, punit, conservat, honorat, Nequitiam, pacem,... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ruth 4:2

Rth 4:2 And he took ten men of the elders of the city, and said, Sit ye down here. And they sat down. Ver. 2. And he said, Sit ye down here. ] Elders they were called for their gravity and authority. Ten, haply, to immind them of the Ten Commandments, the rule of their sovereignty. Sit they must, to teach them to be of a sedate and considerate spirit, in hearing and determining controversies. read more

Scofield's Reference Notes - Ruth 4:4

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Ruth 4:1-22

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Ruth 4:1-22

The Biblical Illustrator - Ruth 4:1-5

The Biblical Illustrator - Ruth 4:6

The Biblical Illustrator - Ruth 4:9

The Biblical Illustrator - Ruth 4:10-11

The Biblical Illustrator - Ruth 4:17-22

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ruth 4:1

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ruth 4:2

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