The gentiles japheth are blessed to dwell in the tents of shem, whose is the lord god. Belonging in christian tradition does not imply a crass sense of ownership, but rather of caretaking, safety, and affection. Our story opens on a nice jewish family with a problem. We are going to be reading the first twelve verses of the chapter of ruth chapter 4, page 224. The little book of ruth begins with a series of tragedies. Such are the wise men of this world, whom the lord charges with folly. And they created a tradition a manmade rule that a childless widow who had. Ruth 4 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. Ruth 4 is the fourth and the last chapter of the book of ruth in the hebrew bible or the old. The book of ruth is a hebrew short story, told with consummate skill. Ruth chapter 2 kjv king james version the story of boaz and ruth is a type of christ and his bride.
The great favour which boaz showed to her in many instances, ver. Along came the other redeemer a of whom he had spoken. Due to this halachic restriction, most commentaries explain that it was. Bible reading we did at cession community church tonight in auckland. Book of ruth bible study ruth chapter 4 fruitful through.
Since ruth was of moab, shouldnt rashi have said that he erred in regard to moavi. Then went boaz up to the gate of the citya roofed building, unenclosed by walls. David guzik commentary on ruth 4 describes how boaz marries ruth after the nearer kinsman declines his right of redemption. He showeth her great kindness, and blesseth her, ruth 2. The book of ruth tells how naomi moves from emptiness at the beginning of the story to fullness at the end of the story, from poverty and sorrow to security and joy. Study the bible online using commentary on ruth 4 and more. The house of abraham, isaac and jacob is the commonwealth. Ruth 4 boaz marries ruth meanwhile boaz went bible. Ruth 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. The innumerable multitudes of the nations of the saved are made near by the blood of christ, which has broken down the wall that before divided the jews and gentiles. Obed becomes the father of jesse and jesse becomes the father of david who led israel to her greatest heights of glory. We are introduced in chapter 1 to a young widow named ruth. This appendix shows that the special object contemplated by the inspired author of this little book was to preserve the memory of an interesting domestic episode, and to trace the genealogy of david.
However, when chapter 4 draws to an end, naomis arms are filled with the child that god has given her through ruth and boaz. We continue in our ruth 4 commentary ruth 4 commentary. Then naomi her motherinlaw said to her, my daughter, shall i not seek security for you, that it may be well with you. If you have a group of 6 or more you may want to split up into smaller groups of 3 or 4 is it anyones first time reading through the book of ruth. The book of ruth opens with three funerals but closes with a wedding and a birth.
Such is the importance of this chapter that we shall examine it one verse at a time. The marriage of boaz and ruth may thus serve as a picture of christ and his church through whom all believers become one eph. Rut ruth chapter 4 tanakh online torah bible chabad. The story is structured around her choice to find hope through the kind, selfless and godblessed acts of ruth and boaz.
When we open to the 3rd chapter of the book of ruth were coming into the middle of several story lines in the bible. It is the first book of the bible without a prophecy or any particular message from god by a prophet to israel. Thus he that forsakes all for christ, shall find more than all with him. Ruth chapter 4 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. They praised the lord, giving him credit for providing a redeemer for naomi.
Ruth 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Upon his death she becomes a childless widow who chooses to accompany her. Famine has hit bethlehem, which forces elimelech and his wife, naomi, to move east to moab with their two sons to get some grub. Thus, through the union of jew and gentile would ultimately come the savior of all men acts 4. The neighboring women name the child, and the book concludes with the genealogy of david, rth 4. The child born to ruth and boaz during the period of the judges is obed. Mar either because having no children of his own, he might have one, and but one son by ruth, who, though he should carry away his inheritance, yet would not bear his name, but the name of ruths husband.
In chapter one, there is a famine, there is a backslidden family, there are three funerals, there is great fear and there is a final goodbye. A glimpse of the old testament reveals that the period known as. You can find the best commentary on ruth for you using the tools on the right side. For the christian, our positional redemption is completely past tense we have been redeemed. Loves reward ruths marital joys the purpose of the book. Took ruth which he might do, though she was a moabite, because the prohibition against marrying such, is to be restrained to those who continue heathens. Ruths name provides the title for the book of ruth, probably a piece of historical fiction set in the time of the judges. In this chapter we have the wedding between boaz and ruth, in the circumstances of which there was something uncommon, which is kept upon record for the illustration, not only of the law concerning the marrying of a brothers widow deut. The tradition that boaz was both a widower and childless is not contradicted. Ruth 4 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Ruth 4 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Well begin by rereading the entire final chapter of ruth, ruth chapter 4, to refresh.
As frederic bush, the editor of the world biblical commentary on ruth, says. Intro to ruth biblica the international bible society. The context the previous chapter left us with a cliffhanger ruth and boaz. Ruth 4 commentary summary sermon explaining the book. Ruth 4 niv boaz marries ruth meanwhile boaz went bible. Read the book of ruth in its entirety what do you know about the book of ruth. Ruth gleaning in the fields of boaz, her deceased husbands near kinsman, h taketh knowledge of her, ruth 2. Chapter 4 of the book of ruth puts all the previous events and responses into a proper perspective. There, they set up shop, eat some food, and live for about ten years. Enjoyed the commentary but just wanted to add that with regard to ruth. The notion that the book of ruth was written in postexilic times is unacceptable for the simple reason that at such a period in israels history, there could. Ruth was obviously written to explain how david happened to be the descendant of a moabite woman. Ruth 4 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. We have already seen in chapter 2 where ruth has found favor in the eyes of boaz her potential kinsmen redeemer and she has even eaten with him in resemblance to a covenant type meal where they have shared bread.
Chapter four of the book of ruth begins with a man named boaz informing the family memberwho was next of kin in redeeming the land and heritage of elimelech naomis husband, and that heritage included ruth, his daughterinlaw. Naomi, ruth, orpah, and their husbands have formed a family across ethnic lines and traditional hostilities. Or, because as his inheritance would be but very little increased by this marriage, so it might be much diminished by. The book of ruth also invites us to ask what it means for us to belong. The main characters in the book of ruth acknowledged god as the foundation for their work by the way they bless each other and through their repeated declarations of faith. Boaz said, come over here, my friend, and sit down.
Introduction this chapter is all about redemption, which, according to the new bible dictionary means deliverance from some evil by payment of a price. Chapter 4 of the book of ruth puts all the previous events and responses. The rest of the book, however, will show ruth, in both word and deed, making slow progress in living life after grief with naomi. Ruth 4, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. Ruth 4 matthew henrys concise commentary on the bible. Story of ruth first obviously were landing in the middle of the book of ruth. Relevant bible teaching bible commentary ruth chapter 4. Dake the book of ruth is the 8th book of the bible. Read ruth 4 commentary using wesleys explanatory notes. Lessons from the book of ruth lesson 1 general introduction overview the book of ruth is a short narrative account that has its setting. Naomi finds blessing from the lord because of ruth, who loves her, and who has proven of inestimable worth 4. Ruth is the only old testament book that puts king david in the line of judah. Bible study on the book of ruth 4 international student.
In this chapter we have the wedding between boaz and ruth, in the circumstances of which there was something uncommon, which is kept upon record for the illustration, not only of the law concerning the marrying of a brothers widow deuteronomy 25. Then went boaz up to the gate, and sat him down there. Ruth 4 new international version niv boaz marries ruth. The nearer kinsman declines his right of redemption. Take your own copies of gods word please and turn with me to the book of ruth, or if youre using one of our church bibles youll find that on page 224. This genealogy to close the book emphasizes the loving, compassionate, sustaining, and merciful hand of god. Sermons on ruth first presbyterian church, jackson. Ruth 3 commentary meaning summary sermon explaining the. Among historical narratives in scripture it is unexcelled in its compactness, vividness, warmth, beauty and dramatic effectivenessan exquisitely wrought jewel of hebrew narrative art. Men are ready to seize opportunities for increasing their estates, but few know the value of godliness. The sons marry two local girls, ruth and orpah, during this time. Perhaps both texts are rooted in a common tradition the sandal exchange. So, this is the guy who is more closely related to naomi and ruth.
In this chapter we have the wedding between boaz and ruth, in the circumstances of which there was something uncommon, which is kept upon. Ruth is a moabite woman who marries a judean immigrant named mahlon 1. A jewish tradition says that ruth was forty years of age, as observed in ruth 3. Tonight he will be winnowing barley on the threshing floor. Then along came the guardian whom boaz had mentioned to ruth. Niv commentary zondervan the women of the community, who earlier had witnessed naomis bitter lament, now gathered around her to share her happiness.