Ruth 3:11-13 ASV

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

John Gill

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

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ruth 3:12

And now it is true, that I am thy near kinsman ,.... Her husband and he being brothers' sons, so own cousins: howbeit, there is a kinsman nearer than I , who was, the Jews say F23 Midrash Ruth, ut supra. (31. 4. & 34. 2) Jarchi in loc. , the brother of her husband's father, and so his uncle, which was a nearer relation than an own cousin. read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ruth 3:13

Tarry this day ,.... Or lodge here tonight, where she was; this he said not from any design upon her, but for her own safety and honour, that she might not be exposed to danger or disgrace, by returning home at such an unseasonable time of night. The first letter in the word for "tarry" is larger than usual in the Hebrew text; which may be done to raise the attention of the reader, to observe it as a thing very singular, that a widow should lodge with a man without any diminution of her... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ruth 3:12

There is a kinsman nearer than I - It is very likely that Naomi was not acquainted with this circumstance. Some have supposed that there was a brother of Elimelech remaining, who was nearer than Boaz, who is supposed to have been only a nephew; the former, therefore, must have a prior right. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ruth 3:13

As the Lord liveth - Thus he bound himself by an oath to take her to wife if the other should refuse. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ruth 3:1-18

Naomi's maternal solicitude. This is one of those paragraphs of Scripture which require delicate handling, but which, for that very reason, are full of suggestiveness that comes home to the bosom. Under strange, old-fashioned forms of things there was often much real virtue and true nobility of character. 1. It may be regarded as certain that while the harvest lasted Boaz and Ruth would be coming daily into contact with each other. 2. It may likewise be assumed as certain that... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ruth 3:10-11

"And now, my daughter, fear not"—give not thyself any anxious concern in reference to the result. "All the people in the gate of my city know that thou art a virtuous woman ." Yes, she was virtuous; and yet she was much more. She was endowed with all the capabilities which fitted her for the position she was willing to occupy (see the Exposition ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ruth 3:11

And now, my daughter, fear not: all that thou sayest I shall do to thee, for it is on all hands known in the gate of my people that thou art a truly capable woman. The word חָיִל in the expression אֵשֶׁת חֱיִל is of many-sided import, and has no synonym in English, German, Latin, or Greek. But every side of its import brings into view one or other or more of such affiliated ideas as strength , force , forces , capability —whether mental and moral only, or also financial; ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ruth 3:11

A virtuous woman. The circumstances of the narrative read strangely to us. But one nation and one age cannot fairly apply its standards to another. Nothing is more certain than that the conduct of Naomi, of Ruth, and of Boaz was perfectly correct, and probably Ruth's proceeding was wise and justifiable. Upon her character no breath of suspicion rested; she was, in the language of the text, "a virtuous woman." I. RUTH 'S VIRTUE WAS MANIFESTED BY HER CIRCUMSPECT CONDUCT ... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ruth 3:6-13

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ruth 3:11

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ruth 3:12

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ruth 3:13

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ruth 3:12

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ruth 3:13

The Pulpit Commentary - Ruth 3:1-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Ruth 3:10-11

The Pulpit Commentary - Ruth 3:11

The Pulpit Commentary - Ruth 3:11

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