Ruth 2:1-3 BSB

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Ruth 2:1-23

RUTH AND THE MAN OF GREAT WEALTH (vv. 1-23) Verse 1 of this chapter introduces us to Boaz, a man of great wealth who is clearly a type of the Lord Jesus. Besides being wealthy, he was a close relative of Naomi, though at this time Ruth did not know it.The Lord Jesus has a close relationship to Israel too, though Israel has for centuries ignored this, not realizing that all their blessings depend on this Redeemer. Ruth, with lovely energy of faith, desiring support for her mother-in-law as... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Ruth 2:1-23

BACK TO THE HOMELAND Ruth 1:0 This beautiful story is an event occurring during the Judges (Ruth 1:1 ), but separated from the former to give prominence to the genealogical record with which it concludes (Ruth 4:18-22 ), showing Ruth an ancestress of David and hence of Jesus Christ. The story is so simply told that it needs only the briefest comments. Elimelech and his family are called “Ephrathites of Bethlehem-judah” (1:2) for the reason that Ephrath was originally the name of Bethlehem... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Ruth 2:1-23

Boaz a Type of Christ Ruth 2:0 BOAZ was not only a forerunner but a type of Christ. As compared with some of the greater luminaries of the Bible, Boaz was but a secondary star; yet, in two aspects, he is amongst the brightest lights in the Biblical constellation. Even socially, Boaz is a man worth knowing quite a healthy soul, the winds of heaven getting well around him, and the sunshine falling amply into every fold and crevice of his gracious life. Boaz had fields, and lived much in the open... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Ruth 2:1

CONTENTS As the history advanceth in its progress, the several particulars of it become more interesting. In this chapter we are introduced into the acquaintance of the hero of the subject, Boaz: and informed how Ruth became first brought acquainted with him. The events of a day are circumstantially related, and the consequences of it, in Ruth's conduct during the season of the harvest follow. (Ruth 2:1 ) And Naomi had a kinsman of her husband's, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Ruth 2:2

And Ruth the Moabitish said unto Naomi, Let me now go to the field, and glean ears of corn after him in whose sight I shall find grace. And she said unto her, Go, my daughter. Reader! if we apply this passage in a spiritual sense to the state of the soul (and I see no reason why we may not) it will open a subject both pleasing and profitable. When a sinner is brought by the Holy Ghost out of the world, as Ruth was out of Moab, though the world promiseth plenty of enjoyments, and a fulness of... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Ruth 2:3

And she went, and came, and gleaned in the field after the reapers: and her hap was to light on a part of the field belonging unto Boaz, who was of the kindred of Elimelech. Are not these reapers similar to the ministering servants of Jesus, who while gathering fruit for the Lord, leave sweet gleanings for the people that come after them? But Reader! do not overlook what is said concerning Ruth in this verse, that unknown to her it was her hap to light upon the field of Boaz. To her indeed it... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Ruth 2:1

Booz. The Scripture does not specify how nearly they were related. R. Josue says Elimelech, Salmon, and Tob (chap. iii. 13,) were brothers, and Booz was the son of Salmon, which cannot be refuted, (Serarius, q. 1.; Menochius) though the authority and proofs be very weak. It is not, however, more probable that Booz was the brother of Elimelech. Some think that he was not the immediate son of Salmon, as four persons seem too few to fill up the space of 366 years, from the marriage of Rahab till... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Ruth 2:2

To me. It was the privilege of the poor and of strangers to glean, Deuteronomy xxiv. 19., and Leviticus xix. 9. Yet Ruth asks leave, through civility. (Calmet) --- This law is no longer in force, but it would be inhuman for the rich to deny this liberty to those who are in distress, and willing rather to work than to beg. (Tirinus) read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Ruth 2:1-3

1-3 Observe Ruth's humility. When Providence had made her poor, she cheerfully stoops to her lot. High spirits will rather starve than stoop; not so Ruth. Nay, it is her own proposal. She speaks humbly in her expectation of leave to glean. We may not demand kindness as a debt, but ask, and take it as a favour, though in a small matter. Ruth also was an example of industry. She loved not to eat the bread of idleness. This is an example to young people. Diligence promises well, both for this... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Ruth 2:1-17

In the Field of Boaz v. 1. And Naomi had a kinsman of her husband's, a relative by marriage, according to Jewish tradition a nephew of Elimelech, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech; and his name was Boaz. His ability and influence were freely recognized in the community, both in war and peace. v. 2. And Ruth the Moabitess said unto Naomi, Let me now go to the field and glean ears of corn, of grain, after him in whose sight I shall find grace. That was a privilege granted to... read more

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Ruth 2:1-23

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Ruth 2:1-23

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Ruth 2:1-23

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Ruth 2:1

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Ruth 2:2

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Ruth 2:3

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Ruth 2:1

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Ruth 2:2

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Ruth 2:1-3

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Ruth 2:1-17

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