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Introduction 1 2 3 4 Judges 1 Samuel
Ruth 2
Providence directs Ruth to glean in Boaz's field, ver. 1-3. The
favour which Boaz shewed her, ver. 4-16. Her return to Naomi,
ver. 17-23.
Verse 2. Glean - Which was permitted to the poor, and the stranger,
Deut. xxiv, 19, nor was she ashamed to confess her poverty, nor
would she eat the bread of idleness. In whose sight - For though it
was their duty to permit this, yet she thought it might perhaps be
denied her; at least, that it became her modestly and humbly to
acknowledge their kindness herein.
Verse 3. Her hap - It was a chance in reference to second causes, but
ordered by God's providence. God wisely orders small events,
even those that seem altogether contingent. Many a great affair is
brought about by a little turn, fortuitous as to men, but designed
by God.
Verse 4. Said,&c. - They expressed their piety, even in their civil
conversation, and worldly transactions; which now so many are
ashamed of.
Verse 7. I pray - 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.
Verse 8. Maidens - Not by the young men, to avoid both occasion of sin,
and matter of scandal. Herein he shews his piety and prudence.
Verse 9. Touch - So as to offer any incivility or injury to thee.
Verse 10. Fell - This was the humblest posture of reverence, either civil
when performed to men, or religious, when to God. Take
knowledge - That is, shew any respect and kindness to me.
Verse 12. Wings - That is, protection and care. An allusion either to
hens, which protect and cherish their young ones under their
wings; or to the wings of the Cherubim, between which God
dwelt.
Verse 13. Tho' I be not - I humbly implore the continuance of thy good
opinion of me, though I do not deserve it, being a person more
mean, necessitous, and, obscure, a stranger, and one born of
heathen parents, and not of the holy and honourable people of
Israel, as they are.
Verse 14. She sat - Not with or among them, but at some little distance
from them, as one inferior to them. It is no disparagement to the
finest hand, to be reached forth to the needy.
Verse 17. An Ephah - About a bushel.
Verse 18. Reserved - At dinner, after she had eaten and was sufficed, or
satisfied.
Verse 19. Where hast thou gleaned today? - It is a good question to ask
ourselves in the evening, "Where have I gleaned today?" What
improvements have I made in grace or knowledge? What have I
learned or done, which will turn to account?
Verse 20. To the dead - That is, which he formerly shewed to those who
are now dead, my husband and his sons whilst they were living,
and now continues to us.
Verse 21. Harvest - Both barley-harvest, and wheat-harvest. She tells
what kindness Boaz had shewed her; but not, how he had
commended her. Humility teaches not only not to praise
ourselves, but not to be forward in repeating the praise which
others have given us.
Verse 22. Other field - Whereby thou wilt both expose thyself to many
inconveniences, which thou mayst expect from strangers; and
incur his displeasure, as if thou didst despise his kindness.
Chapter 2:
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Introduction 1 2 3 4 Judges 1 Samuel
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