Ruth 4:14

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Ruth 4:14

Successor. Hebrew, "redeemer, that his (Booz, or the Lord's) name," &c. (Calmet) read more

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Ruth 4:13-22

13-22 Ruth bore a son, through whom thousands and myriads were born to God; and in being the lineal ancestor of Christ, she was instrumental in the happiness of all that shall be saved by him; even of us Gentiles, as well as those of Jewish descent. She was a witness for God to the Gentile world, that he had not utterly forsaken them, but that in due time they should become one with his chosen people, and partake of his salvation. Prayer to God attended the marriage, and praise to him attended... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Ruth 4:9-22

The Happy Marriage of Boaz and Ruth v. 9. And Boaz said unto the elders and unto all the people, those present at the transaction. 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. He made a formal declaration that he would fulfill the condition, that he acquired the property in question, that he was willing to marry the Moabitess. v. 10. Moreover, Ruth the Moabitess, the wife of Mahlon, have I purchased to... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Ruth 4:13-22

Ruth 4:13-22The Completion of the Blessing.13So Boaz took Ruth, and she was [became] his wife: and when [omit: when] he went in unto her, [and] the Lord [Jehovah] gave her conception, and she bare a Song of Solomon 1:0; Song of Solomon 1:04And the women said unto Naomi, Blessed be the Lord [Jehovah], which hath not left thee this day without a kinsman [redeemer], that his name may be [and may his name be] famous in Israel. 15And he shall [may he] be unto thee a restorer of thy life [soul], and... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Ruth 4:1-22

in the Line of David’s Ancestry Ruth 4:1-22 We are admitted here to a graphic picture of the old world. Men’s memories were longer and stronger than ours: and what was done publicly in the Gate, the place of public concourse, had the seal of permanence irrevocably attached to it. The transference of the shoe indicated the inferior position of woman, though she was honored in Israel more than in the neighboring nations. What a happy ending! The gleaner need never again tread the fields,... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Ruth 4:1-22

The nobility and faithfulness of Boaz are clearly manifested in this story. It is hardly possible to read this Book without being convinced that Boaz had already found himself in love with Ruth, which accounts for the fact that he was ready and willing to take the responsibility of the next of kin. However, there was one who had a prior right and in loyalty to the law of his people Boaz gave him his opportunity. The picture presented of the gathering of the elders in the gate and the legal... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Ruth 4:14

‘ And the women said to Naomi, “Blessed be YHWH, who has not left you this day without a near kinsman, and let his name be famous in Israel.” As a consequence of the birth of a son the women were able to say to Naomi, ‘blessed be YHWH Who has not left you without a near kinsman’. They were referring to the new born baby who would grow up to be head of Naomi’s family, and would inherit the family property. Whilst Boaz would take her into his house (she becomes nurse to the baby) she was not... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Ruth 4:1-22

Ruth 4. Ruth’ s Marriage. Ruth 4:1 . Instead of “ such an one!” Boaz called the person’ s actual name, which the narrator either does not know or does not see any need for bringing into the story. Ruth 4:2 . The elders of the city are called in as witnesses of an important transaction affecting the rights of a family. For “ selleth” we ought to read “ hath sold.” The point is that the property had passed out of the family’ s hands and required to be redeemed. Ruth 4:5 . Here the meaning is... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Ruth 4:14

Without a kinsman; which is understood, either, first, Of the son new born. Or rather, secondly, Of Boaz; for the name of goel, which is translated kinsman or redeemer, is never, that I know of, given to the child born, but always to the person begetting him of his brother’s or near kinsman’s wife. And whereas it is objected, that there was no cause for this congratulation at this time in reference to Boaz, because that was done divers months before this time; it may be replied, that the memory... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Ruth 4:11-18

CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES.—Ruth 4:11. We are witnesses. The business settled without lawyers or legal casuistry (A. Clarke). The Lord make. The birth of children looked upon as a direct interference of Providence—a contribution to the fulfilment of the great promise whereon their hearts were set (E. Price). Like Rachel and like Leah. The two ancestresses of all true Israelites. Like Ruth they had left home for their husbands. The younger probably mentioned first not only as the favourite... read more

Group of Brands