Ruth 2:7 BDS

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 2:7

And she said ,.... These are the words of the servant continued, who goes on with the account of Ruth, and her conduct, since she had been in the field: I pray you let me glean, and gather after the reapers among the sheaves : for though by the law of Israel she had a right, as a poor widow and stranger, to glean, yet as the owner of the field, and his servants, by his appointment, under him, might have power of fixing the time when such might glean, and of judging who were the proper... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ruth 2:7

That she tarried a little in the house - It seems as if the reapers were now resting in their tent, and that Ruth had just gone in with them to take her rest also. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ruth 2:1-9

The harvest-field. RUTH WAS EAGER TO WORK (see Ruth 2:2 ). 1. Work is honorable; it is wholesome; inspiriting too; the best antidote to ennui . If not immoderate, nothing is so efficacious in giving full development to man's physique ; nothing is so potent to put reins upon passions, and a curb on the tendency to morbid imaginations. All great men and women have been diligent workers. Jesus worked. He who is his Father and ours "worketh hitherto." 2. Ruth did... 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 2:7

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 2:7

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

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

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ruth 2:7

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ruth 2:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Ruth 2:1-9

The Pulpit Commentary - Ruth 2:5-14

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 2:7

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ruth 2:1-23

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