John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ruth 3:11
And now, my daughter, fear not ,.... Either of being forced and defiled, to which he had exposed herself by lying down at a man's feet, or of being reproached as an immodest woman for so doing, or of being despised as a poor woman, and of not succeeding in her suit and enterprise: and I will do to thee all that thou requirest ; which could be done according to the law of God, and without injury to another person after mentioned: for all the city of my people doth know that thou art a... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ruth 3:6-13
Here is, I. Boaz's good management of his common affairs. It is probable, according to the common usage, 1. When his servants winnowed, he was with them, and had his eye upon them, to prevent, not their stealing any of his corn (he had no reason to fear that), but their waste of it through carelessness in the winnowing of it. Masters may sustain great losses by servants that are heedless, though they be honest, which is a reason why men should be diligent to know the state of their own flocks,... read more