Geneva Study Bible Commentary
Ruth 2:1
And Naomi had a kinsman of her husband's, a mighty man of (a) wealth, of the family of Elimelech; and his name [was] Boaz.
(a) Or power, both in virtue, authority and riches.
And Naomi had a kinsman of her husband's, a mighty man of (a) wealth, of the family of Elimelech; and his name [was] Boaz.
(a) Or power, both in virtue, authority and riches.
CHAPTER II _Ruth goes to glean in the field of Boaz_, 1-3. _Boaz finds her, and inquires who she is_, 4-7. _He speaks kindly to her, gives her permission to follow his_ _reapers, and orders them t...
A KINSMAN - More literally “an acquaintance”; here (and in the feminine, Ruth 3:2) denoting the person with whom one is intimately acquainted, one’s near relation. The next kinsman of Ruth 2:20, etc....
CHAPTER 2 GLEANING IN THE FIELD _ 1. Ruth gleaning in the field of Boaz (Ruth 2:1)_ 2. Grace shown to Ruth by Boaz (Ruth 2:4) 3. Ruth hears concerning Boaz (Ruth 2:18) Boaz comes now upon the scene...
THE MEETING OF BOAZ AND RUTH. Naomi's kinsman quite a different word from the near kinsman (goë l) of Ruth 2:20 is introduced in Heb. words which sometimes denoted a wealthy man, and sometimes a valia...
_The generosity of Boaz: his first meeting with Ruth_ 1 _.a kinsman_ Strictly the word does not mean more than _familiar friend_2 Kings 10:11; Proverbs 7:4. _a mighty man of wealth_ A WEALTHY MAN, 1...
Ruth Meets Boaz Ruth 2:1-23 _Ruth Gleans in the Field of Boaz Ruth 2:1-7_ And Naomi had a kinsman of her husband'S, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech; and his name was Boaz. 2 And Ru...
_AND NAOMI HAD A KINSMAN OF HER HUSBAND'S, A MIGHTY MAN OF WEALTH, OF THE FAMILY OF ELIMELECH; AND HIS NAME WAS BOAZ._ NO JFB COMMENTARY ON THIS VERSE....
2:1 relation (b-5) Or 'friend,' 'acquaintance.' Boaz. (c-23) Meaning, 'in him is strength.'...
RUTH THE GLEANER 1. Boaz] ('quickness') was a kinsman of Elimelech's. We are not informed of the precise degree of relationship. Here and at Ruth 3:2 he is designated an 'acquaintance.' It is by no me...
THERE IS A *REDEEMER BOOK OF RUTH _GORDON CHURCHYARD_ Words in boxes are notes on the Bible text. CHAPTER 2 V1 Elimelech had been Naomi’s husband. Boaz was a *relation of Elimelech. Boaz was a...
BOAZ. — It has been already said that if there are any gaps in the genealogy, these are most probably to be referred to its earlier portion. According to the line, however, given in Ruth 4:18 _seq.,_...
וּֽ לְ נָעֳמִ֞י _מֹודַ֣ע_† לְ אִישָׁ֗הּ אִ֚ישׁ...
IN THE FIELD OF BOAZ Ruth 1:19; Ruth 2:1 WEARY and footsore the two travellers reached Bethlehem at length, and "all the city was moved about them." Though ten years had elapsed, many yet remembered...
GLEANING AFTER THE REAPERS Ruth 2:1 In great desolation of soul, Naomi had returned. She was no longer the happy woman of earlier days. Ruth also must sometimes have experienced the depression of hom...
The women went home to poverty, where the practical problems of life faced them. These were, of course, rendered the more difficult by the fact that Ruth was a Moabitess. Yet she it was who faced the...
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, (Se...
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...
FROM: LECTURES INTRODUCTORY TO THE EARLIER HISTORICAL BOOKS OF THE OLD TESTAMENT. W. Kelly. That the book of Ruth stands most fitly in the place where it is actually found must have been felt by the...
THE FOLLOWING COMMENTARY COVERS CHAPTER S 1 THROUGH 4. The Book of Ruth tells us also of the days of the judges, when there was no king in Israel; but it shews us the fair side of those days, in the o...
AND NAOMI HAD A KINSMAN OF HER HUSBAND'S,.... That was her kinsman by her husband's side, who now lived at Bethlehem; and yet it does not appear that Naomi made any application to him for assistance i...
And Naomi had a kinsman of her husband's, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech; and his name [was] Boaz. Ver. 1. And Naomi had a kinsman of her husband's.] Lyra saith Elimelech and Salm...
1 Ruth gleaneth in the fields of Boaz. 4 Boaz taking knowledge of her, 8 sheweth her great fauour. 18 That which she got, shee carieth to Naomi. 1 AND Naomi had a kinseman of her husbands, a might...
IN THE FIELD OF BOAZ...
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 ab...
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 relat...
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 humb...
RUTH CHAPTER 2 Ruth gleaning in the fields of Boaz, her deceased husband's near kinsman, h taketh knowledge of her, RUTH 2:1. He showeth her great kindness, and blesseth her, RUTH 2:8. That which she...
Ruth 2:1 relative H4129 (H8675) H3045 (H8794) Naomis H5281 husband H376 man H376 great H1368 wealth...
‘ And Naomi had a kinsman of her husband's, an important man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech, and his name was Boaz.' Introductory to what is about to unfold we are provided with information abo...
RUTH 1-4 The Book of Ruth is a love-story told in four Chapter s. It gives us a glimpse of everyday life in Bethlehem; in home and in harvest-field, in its general gossip and its law-suits, more than...
CONTENTS: Ruth serves Boaz who exercises a great kindness toward her. CHARACTERS: God, Ruth, Naomi, Boaz. CONCLUSION: God wisely orders small events and those that seem altogether contingent serve H...
Ruth 2:7. _Let me glean._ She modestly asked this as a favour, which the law itself had allowed the poor. Ruth 2:10. _She fell on her face,_ honouring Boaz as a prince and venerable father. Ruth 2:14...
Naomi had a kinsman. A KIND KINSMAN I. God never wants His instruments of succour unto those that trust in His mercy. Some relation (either natural or spiritual) God will raise up to relieve His in...
RUTH—NOTE ON RUTH 2:1 Scene 2: Ruth Gleans in Boaz’s Field. This encounter between Ruth and Boaz in the harvest field is one of their two crucial meetings. ⇐
CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES.—AND NAOMI HAD A KINSMAN. According to Rabinical tradition, which is not well established however, Boaz was a nephew of Elimelech (_Keil_). Lyra saith Elimelech and Salmo...
EXPOSITION IT is by way of introduction to the remaining narrative that the writer says:— RUTH 2:1 AND NAOMI HAD, ON HER HUSBAND'S SIDE, A FRIEND. The C'tib reading מְיֻדַּע (absolute מְיֻדָע) is mu...
Now Naomi had a kinsman of her husband's, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech; his name was Boaz (Ruth 2:1). So Elimelech had, and in the fourth chapter Boaz calls him, "our brother El...
1 Chronicles 2:10; Deuteronomy 8:17; Deuteronomy 8:18; Job 1:3; J