Ruth 2:14 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ruth 2:4-16

Now Boaz himself appears, and a great deal of decency there appears in his carriage both towards his own servants and towards this poor stranger. I. Towards his own servants, and those that were employed for him in reaping and gathering in his corn. Harvest-time is busy time, many hands must then be at work. Boaz that had much, being a mighty man of wealth, had much to do, and consequently many to work under him and to live upon him. As goods are increased those are increased that eat them,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ruth 2:14

And Boaz said, at mealtime come thou hither ,.... This looks as if she was now in the booth, or house in the field, where the reapers used to retire to eat their food, or rest themselves, or take shelter from the heat of the sun. This meal was very likely dinner, the time of which was not yet come, but would soon, and to which Boaz invited Ruth: and eat of the bread ; his servants did, that is, partake of the provisions they should have; bread being put for all. So Homer F1 Iliad.... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ruth 2:14

Dip thy morsel in the vinegar - The חמץ chomets , which we here translate vinegar, seems to have been some refreshing kind of acid sauce used by the reapers to dip their bread in, which both cooled and refreshed them. Vinegar, rob of fruits, etc., are used for this purpose in the East to the present day; and the custom of the Arabs, according to Dr. Shaw, is to dip the bread and hand together into these cooling and refreshing articles. Parched corn - This was a frequent... 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 2:10-17

The harvest-field again. Let us return to the Oriental harvest-field. Harvest-fields in general are lively scenes. Emphatically so in the East, where bright weather may be calculated on with almost absolute certainty. Pleasantry and work go hand in hand. Dr. W. M. Thomson, speaking of Phitistia, says, "When the fog dispersed, the whole plain appeared to be dotted over with harvesting parties; men reaping, women and children gleaning and gathering the grain into bundles, or taking care of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ruth 2:14

And Boaz, at meal-time, said to her, Come along hither. Luther, Coverdale, and King's James's English translators took the expression "at meal-time" as part of the report of Boaz's words: "And Boaz said, At meal-time come along hither ." But it is evidently to be taken, in accordance with the Masoretic punctuation, as the historical statement of the narrator: "At meal-time, Boaz said, Come along hither ." At meal-time Boaz rejoined Ruth, and said to her, "Come along hither." Then... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ruth 2:14

To dip the morsel, or sop, whether it were bread or meat, in the dish containing the vinegar (compare Matthew 26:23; Mark 14:20 : Exodus 25:29; Numbers 7:13) was, and still is, the common custom in the East.Parched or “roasted” corn - Grain was the common food of the country then (compare 1 Samuel 17:17; 1 Samuel 25:18; 2 Samuel 17:28) as it is now.And left - Or “reserved” Ruth 2:18. Rather, “had some over” (compare Luke 15:17). Ruth 2:18 tells us that she took to her mother-in-law what she had... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ruth 2:14

Ruth 2:14. Eat of the bread, and dip thy morsel in the vinegar In the term bread is comprehended all the provision which was made for the reapers, with which they had vinegar for sauce, it being very cooling and refreshing in hot seasons, as the time of harvest there was. He reached her parched corn Which was a usual and no mean food in those countries, as appears from 2 Samuel 17:28. Either Boaz, or the servant set over the reapers, gave her this. It is no disparagement to the finest... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ruth 2:1-23

2:1-4:22 START OF A NEW LIFE IN ISRAELRuth works in the field of Boaz (2:1-23)Back in Israel it soon became clear that God was in control of affairs in the lives of the two widows. According to Israelite law, when a farmer reaped his harvest he was not to send his workers through the field a second time to pick up the odd stalks of grain that the reapers dropped. These were to be left for the poor, who would follow the reapers and glean what grain they could (Leviticus 23:22; Deuteronomy... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ruth 2:14

left = left thereof remaining. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ruth 2:4-16

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ruth 2:14

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ruth 2:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Ruth 2:5-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Ruth 2:10-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Ruth 2:14

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ruth 2:14

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ruth 2:14

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ruth 2:1-23

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ruth 2:14

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