Ruth 4:1-12
RUTH—NOTE ON RUTH 4:1 Scene 4: Boaz Arranges Redemption at the Gate. Both verb and noun forms of “redeem” occur throughout this scene (compare Ruth 2:20; Ruth 3:9, Ruth 3:12, Ruth 3:13; Ruth 4:14). ⇐ ⇔ [ Continue Reading ]
RUTH—NOTE ON RUTH 4:1 Scene 4: Boaz Arranges Redemption at the Gate. Both verb and noun forms of “redeem” occur throughout this scene (compare Ruth 2:20; Ruth 3:9, Ruth 3:12, Ruth 3:13; Ruth 4:14). ⇐ ⇔ [ Continue Reading ]
RUTH—NOTE ON RUTH 4:3 Redemption is referred to here in terms of buying and SELLING (vv. Ruth 4:4, Ruth 4:5, Ruth 4:8, Ruth 4:9, Ruth 4:10; Psalms 74:2; Jeremiah 32:7). When the “redeemer nearer” learns that... [ Continue Reading ]
RUTH—NOTE ON RUTH 4:7 IN FORMER TIMES. The practice must be explained since the readers of the book of Ruth 1:1 no longer do this. EXCHANGING. Transferring the right of redemption (v. Ruth 4:6). SANDAL. A symbol of this exchange (compare Psalms 60:8; Amos 2:6; Amos 8:6).... [ Continue Reading ]
RUTH—NOTE ON RUTH 4:10 MOABITE (see note on 1:22). To preserve the family property, Ruth was BOUGHT (redeemed) TO BE Boaz’s WIFE (see Ruth 4:13; Deuteronomy 25:5). NOT BE CUT OFF FROM AMONG HIS BROTHERS. That is, from his clan relatives (Ruth 4:3). FROM THE GATE. Men of this family may have held pro... [ Continue Reading ]
RUTH—NOTE ON RUTH 4:11 RACHEL AND LEAH. Through childbearing they BUILT UP THE HOUSE OF ISRAEL, that is, established and continued Jacob’s family (Deuteronomy 25:9; Psalms 127:1, Psalms 127:3). Through Boaz’s offspring, David’s family, or “house,” was built (2 Samuel 7:11, 2 Samuel 7:26). Dav [ Continue Reading ]
RUTH—NOTE ON RUTH 4:12 PEREZ. Ancestor of the preeminent Judean Perezite clan (Numbers 26:20) and of prominent leaders (1 Chronicles 9:4; 1 Chronicles 27:2; Nehemiah 11:4; Matthew 1:3). TAMAR, JUDAH. See... [ Continue Reading ]
RUTH—NOTE ON RUTH 4:13 Conclusion: Naomi Blessed with a New Family. The conclusion serves as the reversal of the introduction. The Lord, through Ruth’s love, restores Naomi’s life. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
RUTH—NOTE ON RUTH 4:14 Calling the heir a REDEEMER indicates that he is the one in whom redemption is realized. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
RUTH—NOTE ON RUTH 4:15 Naomi had complained that the Lord had “brought me back empty” (Ruth 1:21). But now, he will be a RESTORER OF LIFE for her. WHO LOVES YOU. Ruth’s love for Naomi has been steadfast throughout the book (see Ruth 1:16). The number SEVEN expresses completion, or fullness; this is... [ Continue Reading ]
RUTH—NOTE ON RUTH 4:17 SON... TO NAOMI. Elimelech’s heir (v. Ruth 4:9). The Lord, through Ruth, also rewards Naomi (Ruth 2:12) and gives her rest (Ruth 1:9; Ruth 3:1). The childless widow became the grandmother of OBED, who was the grandfather of DAVID. ⇐... [ Continue Reading ]
RUTH—NOTE ON RUTH 4:18 Genealogy: Extended Blessing. Looking backward and forward, this genealogy (compare 1 Chronicles 2:5) shows how the Lord repaid and rewarded Ruth, as Boaz desired (Ruth 2:12). The Lord brought about a new family line which became, through David, the greatest in all Israel. Jes... [ Continue Reading ]
RUTH—NOTE ON RUTH 4:20 NAHSHON, Aaron’s brother-in-law, was a leader among the Judean clans (Exodus 6:23; Numbers 1:7; Numbers 10:14). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
RUTH—NOTE ON RUTH 4:21 SALMON FATHERED BOAZ by Rahab (Matthew 1:5; see Joshua 6:25). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
RUTH—NOTE ON RUTH 4:22 Boaz and Ruth’s family eventually includes DAVID. From David will come the Messiah. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]