Ruth 4

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ruth 4:3

Rth 4:3 And he said unto the kinsman, Naomi, that is come again out of the country of Moab, selleth a parcel of land, which [was] our brother Elimelech’s: Ver. 3. And he said unto the kinsman. ] Without a pleader, without preface or passion, in few and fit words he propounds the cause and brings it to an issue. Men should not go lightly to law, or spin out their suits to that length they do. Naomi, that is come again, … selleth a parcel of land.] Boaz, having to do with a wily worldling,... read more

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John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ruth 4:4

Rth 4:4 And I thought to advertise thee, saying, Buy [it] before the inhabitants, and before the elders of my people. If thou wilt redeem [it], redeem [it]: but if thou wilt not redeem [it, then] tell me, that I may know: for [there is] none to redeem [it] beside thee; and I [am] after thee. And he said, I will redeem [it]. Ver. 4. And I thought to advertise thee. ] Heb., I said I will reveal in thine ear: so the Latins say, Aurem tibi vellam. Honesty promoteth to plain dealing. And before... read more

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John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ruth 4:5

Rth 4:5 Then said Boaz, What day thou buyest the field of the hand of Naomi, thou must buy [it] also of Ruth the Moabitess, the wife of the dead, to raise up the name of the dead upon his inheritance. Ver. 5. What day thou buyest the field. ] Here God is making provision for these two widows, his clients; maintenance for Naomi, and marriage for Ruth. Henceforth it shall be no more Marah, but, as heretofore, Naomi: and while Orpah lacked bread in her own country, Ruth is grown a great lady in... read more

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John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ruth 4:6

Rth 4:6 And the kinsman said, I cannot redeem [it] for myself, lest I mar mine own inheritance: redeem thou my right to thyself; for I cannot redeem [it]. Ver. 6. I cannot redeem it. ] And again, I cannot redeem it. Note here: (1.) His verbosity; see the like, Ecclesiastes 10:14 ; See Trapp on " Ecc 1:14 " (2.) His levity and inconstancy, aliud stuns, aliud sedens, erewhile he could, but now he cannot. a And why so? Lest I mar mine own inheritance. ] Oh! take heed of that by any means:... read more

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John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ruth 4:7

Rth 4:7 Now this [was the manner] in former time in Israel concerning redeeming and concerning changing, for to confirm all things; a man plucked off his shoe, and gave [it] to his neighbour: and this [was] a testimony in Israel. Ver. 7. Now this was the manner. ] Tyrannus ille trium literarum, Mos, permultum apud omnes gentes invaluit. Several nations have their several customs and ceremonies. In this, there was some resemblance of that which had been appointed by Moses, Deu 25:9 but only... read more

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John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ruth 4:8

Rth 4:8 Therefore the kinsman said unto Boaz, Buy [it] for thee. So he drew off his shoe. Ver. 8. So he drew off his shoe. ] See Ruth 4:7 . Answerable hereunto is that custom amongst us, of giving possession by turf and twig, by taking up a piece of earth and laying it upon the deed or writing, &c. read more

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John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ruth 4:9

Rth 4:9 And Boaz said unto the elders, and [unto] all the people, Ye [are] witnesses this day, that I have bought all that [was] Elimelech’s, and all that [was] Chilion’s and Mahlon’s, of the hand of Naomi. Ver. 9. Ye are witnesses this day. ] Fit witnesses ye are, because eyewitnesses: and faithful I hope ye will be, if I need your testimony. Boaz’s care was to make all sure in his new purchase: so it was Abraham’s. Genesis 23:13-18 Jeremiah 32:10-11 ; Jer 32:25 read more

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John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ruth 4:10

Rth 4:10 Moreover Ruth the Moabitess, the wife of Mahlon, have I purchased to be my wife, to raise up the name of the dead upon his inheritance, that the name of the dead be not cut off from among his brethren, and from the gate of his place: ye [are] witnesses this day. Ver. 10. Moreover Ruth the Moabitess. ] But a proselyte: not such as were Solomon’s mistresses of Moab, who caused him to sin, Neh 13:26 but such as was Jether, by nature an Ishmaelite, 1Ch 2:17 but by his faith and religion... read more

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John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ruth 4:11

Rth 4:11 And all the people that [were] in the gate, and the elders, said, [We are] witnesses. The LORD make the woman that is come into thine house like Rachel and like Leah, which two did build the house of Israel: and do thou worthily in Ephratah, and be famous in Bethlehem: Ver. 11. We are witnesses. ] And will be ready to help the truth in necessity. "A faithful witness will not lie," saith Solomon. Among the Turks, those that bear false witness have their tongues shaved and washed in... read more

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John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ruth 4:12

Rth 4:12 And let thy house be like the house of Pharez, whom Tamar bare unto Judah, of the seed which the LORD shall give thee of this young woman. Ver. 12. And let thy house be like the house of Pharez. ] That breach maker, as the midwife called him, because he would needs be born before his brother, and carried away the first birthright: and afterwards became happy in a numerous and honourable posterity, though he were basely begotten, and that in incest also. Genesis 38:15 ; Genesis... read more

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ruth 4:3

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ruth 4:4

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ruth 4:5

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ruth 4:6

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ruth 4:7

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ruth 4:8

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ruth 4:9

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ruth 4:10

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ruth 4:11

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ruth 4:12

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