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We may view this book as a beautiful, because natural representation of human life. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole biblebook of ruth by. The jewish publication societys highly acclaimed bible commentary series provides a critical linebyline commentary of the biblical text, which is presented in its original hebrew, complete with vocalization and cantillation marks, as well as the jps english translation the moving story of ruth, with its themes of loyalty, loving kindness hesed, and redemption, is one. Outline of ruth 3 the directions given to ruth by naomi. Naomi finds blessing from the lord because of ruth, who loves her, and who has proven of inestimable worth 4. She sends ruth to boazs threshing floor in the middle of the night to uncover his feet and lie down ruth 3. How his marriage with ruth was publicly solemnized, and attended with the good wishes of his neighbours. The rest of the book, however, will show ruth, in both word and deed, making slow progress in living life after grief with naomi. Therefore it should be engaged in with great seriousness, with. Ruth humbly owned herself unworthy of favours, seeing she was born and brought up a heathen. It is unlikely that it was written before the time of david cp. Commentary on the book of ruth by matthew henry old. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of ruth.

Ruth chapter 1 coffmans commentary of the new testament. The great significance of it is that, ruth does not say elohiym god as foreigners do, but yahweh jehovah, indicating that ruth is the follower of the true god. Study ruth using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Ruth boldly, yet humbly and properly, sought her rights. Ruth puts an end to the debate by a most solemn profession of her immovable resolution never to forsake her, nor to return to her own country and her old relations again, v. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. As a poor woman sent back to the place of her first settlement, to be supported by the kindness of her friends, ruth 1. This commentary has been through advanced checking. In the conversion of ruth the moabitess, and the bringing of her into the pedigree of the messiah, we have a type of the calling of the gentiles in due time into the fellowship of christ jesus our lord. F25 the book of ruth is so written that one naturally anticipates that the narrative will subsequently reveal some special reward from jehovah for this most remarkable.

To lead to christ, who descended from ruth, and part of whose genealogy concludes the book, whence it is fetched into matthew 1. Well, said ruth, whatever thy people keep i will keep, for they shall be my people. Study basics about bible books, people, dates, places, and content, and take webbased selftests. The pious and kind language between boaz and his reapers shows that there were godly persons in israel. Afflictions will make great and surprising changes in a little time. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading matthew henry s commentary on the whole bible book of ruth. It was the person of david, who gave reasons for the writing of ruth, but the promise of the coming of the messiah is. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.

It well becomes us all to think humbly of ourselves, esteeming others better than ourselves. And in those chapters we saw the godly man from bethlehem named boaz being very kind. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. For you have shown more kindness at the end than at the beginning, in that you did not go. Ruth 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. And naomi had a kinsman of her husbands, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of elimelech. The book of ruth tells a touching story of the love and devotion of an ancestor of david and jesus christ. Naomi said, we are commanded to keep sabbaths and good days, on which we may not travel above 2000 cubitsa sabbathdays journey. Ruth, book ofcommentaries, commentaries old testament. Ruth 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Story of ruth first obviously were landing in the middle of the book of ruth.

Ruth 3 commentary meaning summary sermon explaining the book. While we admire the creativity of our god to reveal himself through a variety of means. Free bible commentary on book of ruth in easy english. When providence had made her poor, she cheerfully stoops to her lot. The happy issue that descended from this marriage, obed, the grandfather of david. The story begins with a famine in the days when the judges ruled ruth 1. If we would appreciate the piety of ruth and boaz, then let us reread the story of samson. And let us, in the kindness of boaz to ruth, note the kindness of the lord jesus christ to poor sinners.

Indeed it is apparent to every attentive reader of scripture. She, like abraham, left homeland and family to come to the land and the people god had promised to bless. Ruths great virtue is that she was a woman of great faith. Samsons relationship with delilah is a far cry from ruths relationship with boaz. The book of ruth is a beautiful story, and probably one you may have heard in sunday school as a child. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible is an exhaustive study tool, used by countless scholars and laymen for well over 100 years. Such language as this is seldom heard in our field. Strategies of righteousness are the overflow of hope. Matthew henry s commentary on the whole bible is an exhaustive study tool, used by countless scholars and laymen for well over 100 years. Thus, many have a value and affection for christ, yet come short of salvation by him, because they will not forsake other things for him. Ruth chapter 1 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. Obviously, the author was familiar with israels greatest king. Thus she is an ancestor in the messianic line that leads to jesus.

Ruth said, entreat me not to leave thee, for i will be a proselyte. All these things were melancholy and seemed against her, and yet all were working for good. Ruths virtue goes far beyond getting up early and working late or extending her hand to the poor. Nov 01, 2009 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 3 commentary meaning summary sermon explaining the. Ruth overview matthew henrys complete commentary on the. This could only happen through boaz marrying ruth and providing children to carry on the name of elimelech.

The story of ruth offers vital lessons to every generation and has enjoyed nearly universal acceptance by biblical scholars and critics throughout the centuries. Nothing could be said more fine, more brave, than this. These two issues are addressed in the book of ruth. In the conversion of ruth the moabitess, and the bringing of her into the pedigree of the messiah, we have a type of the calling of the gentiles. Ruth commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. See ruths resolution, and her good affection to naomi. And a certain man of bethlehemjudah went to sojourn in the country of moab, he, and his wife, and his two sons. General resources for ruth check the scripture index for links and study resources pertaining to specific pericopes. A critical and exegetical commentary on the book of ruth. It was the person of david, who gave reasons for the writing of ruth, but the promise of the coming of the messiah is written all over these pages. Naomi said, we are forbidden to worship any strange god. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 1200 word vocabulary on the book of ruth. Ruth 3 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on.

And so the book concludes with the pedigree of david. The book of ruth is named for the moabite woman who commits herself to the israelite people by an oath to her motherinlaw naomi and becomes the greatgrandmother of david by marriage to boaz of bethlehem. When we open to the 3rd chapter of the book of ruth were coming into the middle of several story lines in the bible. The chaldee paraphrase thus relates the debate between naomi and ruth. If poor people be but good people, they shall have honour from god and man. Let us remember that the events of the book of ruth take place in the days of the judges 1. The translated bible text has been through advanced checking.

Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible. Of course in the old testament days this latter truth was still hidden. This commentary covers every chapter and nearly every verse in the bible, providing a thorough commentary on the holy scriptures. Ruth was a poor woman, and poverty often obscures the lustre of virtue. Matthew henry jfb commentary wesleys notes geneva study bible. A critical and exegetical commentary on the book of ruth 9780773440555. That the book of ruth stands most fitly in the place where it is actually found must have been felt by the spiritual mind. Read ruth 4 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Ruth 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. To lead to christ, who descended from ruth, and part of whose genealogy concludes the book, whence it is fetched into matt. Ruth overview matthew henrys complete commentary on the bible. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole biblebook of ruth kindle edition by henry, matthew. One of the terrible effects of depression is the inability to move purposefully and hopefully into the future. 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.

The book of ruth follows the book of judges in our bibles because its setting was in that time period. Then he said, blessed are you of the lord, my daughter. Ruth introduction verse by verse bible commentary matthew. She is concerned about finding ruth a place of care and security. You can find the best commentary on ruth for you using the tools on the right side. Naomi said, we have four sorts of deaths for malefactors, stoning, burning, strangling, and slaying with the sword. We find in this book excellent examples of faith, piety, patience, humility, industry, and lovingkindness, in the common events of life. Book of ruth matthew henrys bible commentary concise. First obviously were landing in the middle of the book of ruth. Matthew henry s commentary on the whole bible book of ruth kindle edition by henry, matthew. Verses 618 matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. The afflictions of naomi and ruth we have an account of, ruth 1. Study the bible online using commentary on ruth and more.