First obviously were landing in the middle of the book of ruth. We found it very easy, in the former chapter, to applaud the decency of ruth s behaviour, and to show what good use we may make of the account given us of it. The final words of the book link ruth with her greatgrandson, david ruth 4. The events in the book of ruth take place at the time of the festival of the barley harvest ruth 1. Whatever ruth did, it was indeed a daring and dangerous maneuver on her part.
Consequently, according to israelite law deuteronomy 25. Boaz commends what she had done, and acknowledges the right of a kinsman. Chapter four of the book of ruth begins with a man named boaz informing the family member who was next of kin in redeeming the land and heritage of elimelech naomis husband, and that heritage included ruth, his daughterinlaw in israel, if a man died, he left his belongings to his children, if he had no children, he left his belongings to his brothers, and so. Ruth boldly, yet humbly and properly, sought her rights. Ruth with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Ruth 3 is the third chapter of the book of ruth in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible, part of the ketuvim writings. The sons marry two local girls, ruth and orpah, during this time.
When we open to the 3rd chapter of the book of ruth were coming into the middle of several story lines in the bible. Ruth chapter 3 summary began as naomi coached ruth on how she should find more favor with boaz their close kinsman. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of ruth. The book of ruth gives us a glimpse into the hidden work of god during the worst of times. Ruth is a love story without the use of the word love. The threshingfloor, which was commonly on the harvestfield, was carefully leveled with a large. Ruth 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
Book of ruth bible study ruth chapter 1 counting the cost. In essence, she told her to let him know youre interested eyebrows flaring up and down. Ruth chapter 3 jamieson, fausset, brown commentary on. What does this chapter show you about ruths obedience and boldness. In chapter two ruth ekes out a living for naomi and herself. For you have shown more kindness at the end than at the beginning, in that you did not go. Ruth 3 niv ruth and boaz at the threshing floor bible. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. The first verse of the book points to the time of the judges and the very last verse points to king david. This chapter contains the story of how on naomis advice, ruth slept at boazs feet, ruth 3. The translated bible text has been through advanced checking.
We found it very easy, in the former chapter, to applaud the decency of ruths behaviour, and to show what good use we may make of the account given us of it. A short commentary, critical and expository, on the book of. When we open to the 3 rd chapter of the book of ruth were coming into the middle of several story lines in the bible. And the chapter closes again with naomi full of confidence in the power and goodness of god.
The book is the only example of the law of the kinsmanredeemer in motion. Ruth 3 new international version niv ruth and boaz at the threshing floor. Ruth 3 commentary meaning summary sermon explaining the. Free bible commentary on book of ruth in easy english. But hope, based on the confidence that a sovereign god is for us, gives us a thrilling impulse which i call strategic righteousness. In chapter 3, i believe that god providentially protected both boaz and ruth from rumors and accusations by preventing anyone from seeing the two of them together that night. Then you will better understand the shadows contained in the book of ruth. These two issues are addressed in the book of ruth.
Had ruth acted in any respect that in those days was judged indecent or immodest, it is most likely she would have highly displeased such a grave. Rewards through refining by i gordon anyone can sing in the day. Book of ruth overview insight for living ministries. Uncover his feet remove the clothes which are upon his feet. The book of ruth also teaches us about the providence of god in the lives of those who determine to follow him. Famine has hit bethlehem, which forces elimelech and his wife, naomi, to move east to moab with their two sons to get some grub. Ruth 3 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. In this third lesson on the book of ruth we see the plan of naomi. Yet like other historical books in the old testament, i believe that the holy spirit has placed this book within the bible for more than historical benefit. Then he said, blessed are you of the lord, my daughter. The threshingfloor, which was commonly on the harvestfield, was carefully leveled with a large cylindric. Jun 11, 2010 then you will better understand the shadows contained in the book of ruth. The threshingfloor, which was commonly on the harvestfield, was carefully leveled with. Ruth 3 commentary meaning summary sermon explaining the book.
An easyenglish bible version and commentary 1200 word vocabulary on the book of ruth. Ruth 34 new international version niv ruth and boaz at the threshing floor. Book of ruth bible study chapter 3 rewards through refining. Our story opens on a nice jewish family with a problem. More evidences of providential care are yet to come in the book of ruth. There, they set up shop, eat some food, and live for about ten years. This could only happen through boaz marrying ruth, and providing children to carry on the name of elimelech. Tonight he will be winnowing barley on the threshing floor. Story of ruth first obviously were landing in the middle of the book of ruth. This commentary has been through advanced checking.
In chapter one, naomis troubles are relentless as one by one, famine, displacement, and bereavement steal her joy, turning her into a bitter woman. Two passages from the torah give the background of the festival emphasis added. And so like all the other scriptures, as paul says romans 15. Ruth 3, new international version niv the bible app. Because widows were usually destitute in biblical times, god provided for their wellbeing through levirate law, in which the nearest relative would marry and care for a widow deut. Ruth was a poor woman, and poverty often obscures the lustre of virtue. Ruth 3 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on.
Ruth 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. The wisdom of naomi appears in the last two verses of this chapter in which she advised ruth to sit still until the matter was resolved. Study guide for ruth 3 by david guzik blue letter bible. Bible study on the book of ruth 3 international student. When providence had made her poor, she cheerfully stoops to her lot. She gave ruth instructions on how to get close with boaz, really close. And in those chapters we saw the godly man from bethlehem named boaz being very kind. See what happens when ruth waits in the shadows and then makes her move in the dark of night. This could only happen through boaz marrying ruth and providing children to carry on the name of elimelech. He has placed within the characters and story line, key elements and pictures that teach us. The genealogy at the end of the book shows davids lineage through the days of the judges, acting as a support for his rightful kingship. When the cup is full and wealth rolls in abundance around him, any man can sing the praises of a god who gives a plenteous harvest but no man can make a song in the night by himself.
The book of ruth connects the book of judges with the books of samuel. Ruth 3 commentary ruth seeks for marriage with boaz. Two of his many family responsibilities are in evidence in the book of ruth. Ruth went alone at night to the threshing floor, a place where women would not be. He easily yieldeth to the truth of her allegation, as being, a lover of truth a title given to arrian the historian and a promoter of it, as it is said of vespasian. The genealogy at the end of the book is an important link to christ. Boaz twice refers to ruth as my daughter and blesses her for not choosing to marry a young man. How do you think she was feeling when she did this. James moffatt apparently understood the passage thus, because he translated the words, uncover his waist. This is a summary of the third chapter of ruth, the most important verse, and what i think god is wanting us to do in response to it. The genius of the book of ruth begins with its literary simplicity. If poor people be but good people, they shall have honour from god and man.
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