Commentary for the book of ruth

The book illustrates the lords faithfulness to those who love him like naomi and ruth. David guziks bible commentary on ruth chapter 1, where ruth makes the journey with her motherinlaw naomi from the land of moab to the land of israel. Ruth 1 niv naomi loses her husband and sons in bible. The book of ruth is a hebrew short story, told with consummate skill. The story of ruth offers vital lessons to every generation and has enjoyed nearly universal acceptance by biblical scholars and critics throughout the centuries. Ruth, book ofcommentaries, commentaries old testament. As with most other books in the ot, the author is not known for sure, although jewish and christian tradition point to the prophet samuel. Ruth 1 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. Top 5 commentaries on the book of ruth ligonier ministries. This short history of the domestic affairs of one particular family fitly follows the book of judges the events related here happening in the days of the judges, and. The book of ruth tells a touching story of the love and devotion of an ancestor of david and jesus christ. Ruth 1 new international version niv naomi loses her husband and sons. Ruth 4 commentary summary sermon explaining the book. The book of ruth connects the book of judges with the books of samuel.

Obviously, the author was familiar with israels greatest king. Ruth 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 1200 word vocabulary on the book of ruth. It states that in the days when the judges ruled there was a famine in the land, and a man of bethlehem in judah went to sojourn in the country of moab, he and his wife and his two sons. Best ruth commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. Ruth 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. It manages to deal with both details and the big picture. While we admire the creativity of our god to reveal himself through a variety of means. As we move from the book of judges to the book of ruth, a bright light suddenly shines against the dark backdrop of a morally corrupt time period. It is unlikely that it was written before the time of david cp. And so like all the other scriptures, as paul says romans 15.

The book of ruth opens with a verse that begins the process of unpacking the historical setting and context of the story. Ruth free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. Naomi said, we are forbidden to worship any strange god. Thus she is an ancestor in the messianic line that leads to jesus.

The book of ruth new international commentary on the old testament, 1989. Study the bible online using commentary on ruth 1 and more. The period of the judges would end when saul was anointed as the first king of israel in 1050 bc. A free bible version and commentary on the book of ruth in easyenglish. Commentary on the book of ruth by matthew henry old. These two issues are addressed in the book of ruth. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Boaz is introduced in the narrative as an esh gibor hayil a powerful man of integrity in 2. 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. Excerpts this commentary is from a modern writer and is well done background notes.

This was a time when the people of israel had abandoned gods ways and fallen into idolatry, horrific social conditions, and a disastrous civil war, as told in the chapters of judges immediately preceding the book of. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible. Ruth 2 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 new international commentary on the old testament by robert l. It is a groundless tradition of the jews that ruth was the daughter of eglon king of moab, yet the chaldee paraphrast inserts it.

Afflictions will make great and surprising changes in a little time. According to the talmud jewish tradition, the prophet samuel wrote the book of ruth. Ruth overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. The events in ruth likely take place around 1100 bc, or toward the end of the rule of the judges. 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. That the book of ruth stands most fitly in the place where it is actually found must have been felt by the spiritual mind. A short commentary, critical and expository, on the book of ruth 89 pages 1884 brief nontechnical comments with a devotional flavor and with potentially helpful sections called hints for lessons see example. To start off, i would suggest that you sit down and read through this beautiful book. The book of ruth is placed right after judges in the christian old testament, as part of the historical books section. Read ruth 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The book of ruth new international commentary on the old testament nicot rubert l. So a man from bethlehem in judah, together with his wife and two sons, went to live for a while in the country of moab.

It celebrates the loyalty and reward of a young moabite widow ruth who chooses to follow her israelite motherinlaw naomi back to bethlehem after naomi was bereaved of her own husband and two sons. Ruth is a book for all times, whether written in post. Ruth with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Robert hubbards commentary on ruth is a model of how commentaries should be written. This volume is not a detailed exegetical work but rather an expositional commentary, an expository sermon, and a collection of tools to help apply the. Aug 07, 2015 the main purpose of the book of ruth is to communicate the ancestry of king david, the greatest king of israel, who would rule from 1010 to 970 bc.

And what the book of ruth does for us is give us a glimpse of the hidden work of god during the worst of times. The book of ruth, which appears in the third section of the hebrew bible, ktuvim, writings, is a beautiful folktale written in four short chapters. Campbell arranges his commentary into small sections, each providing its respective pericope and commentary on that particular passage. The book of ruth is historically important as giving the lineage of david through the whole period of the rule of the judges, i. Ruth was married to mahlon something like 10 years.

The timeline of this book is intertwined during the period of the judges. This was a time when the people of israel had abandoned gods ways and fallen into idolatry, horrific social conditions, and a disastrous civil war, as told in the chapters of judges immediately preceding the book of ruth in christian bibles. The final words of the book link ruth with her greatgrandson, david ruth 4. Designing to return to bethlehem, she addresses her daughters in law, ver. Old testament exegetical commentary of ruth youll meet the. Let us work the works of him that sent us, while it is day. A selection of the best commentaries and bible study resources on the book of ruth. The book of ruth gives us a glimpse into the hidden work of god during the worst of times. Indeed, the book of ruth is a fresh breath of air after reading judges. 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. Book of ruth bible study ruth chapter 1 counting the cost. Ruth 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Excerpts this commentary is from a modern writer and is well done. Its story of gods concern for two widows and of ruths devotion to her motherinlaw and first husband is inspiring and fore.

When providence had made her poor, she cheerfully stoops to her lot. Mar 26, 2018 the book of ruth opens with a verse that begins the process of unpacking the historical setting and context of the story. The translated bible text has been through advanced checking. Naomi said, we have four sorts of deaths for malefactors, stoning, burning, strangling, and slaying with the sword. Well, said ruth, whatever thy people keep i will keep, for they shall be my people. We continue in our ruth 4 commentary ruth 4 commentary. May god, by his grace, fit us for all such changes, especially the great change. Old testament exegetical commentary of ruth youll meet. Book of ruth overview insight for living ministries. The nearer kinsman declines his right of redemption. It is set in the time of the judges not the best ones, if we assign it to the period of gideon and samson and it attempts to define the rights of widows and aliens within a society fallen upon hard times. It also shows that god had mercy on the gentiles, like ruth, even during old testament times. Free bible commentary on book of ruth in easy english.

This is the first commentary to which one should turn with questions about the book of ruth. Even though its small, this remarkable book contains many principles with profound impact to our lives today. The book of ruth follows the book of judges in our bibles because its setting was in that time period. Indeed it is apparent to every attentive reader of scripture. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of ruth. To provide a biographical sketch of the pious ancestors of david the king which the books of samuel do not provide. We must not be weary of welldoing, because in due season we shall reap. He has placed within the characters and story line, key elements and pictures that teach us. The text itself says nothing of the author, but whoever wrote it was a. The latter phrase is also used of the ideal womanwife in proverbs 31. The book of ruth is one of only two books of the bible to be named after women the other is esther. The book of ruth tells a wonderful story of gods behindthescenes providence in the life of a woman whose descendants would include king. Ruth 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. This book is an attempt to combine the various elements and styles of different types of study aids into one resource to facilitate the biblical exposition and application of the book of ruth.

The book of ruth is a beautiful story, and probably one you may have heard in sunday school as a child. Ruth 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The author was anonymous but some believe it was perhaps written by samuel the prophet. The first chapter of ruth sets up the story that follows. Best commentaries and books on ruth logos bible software.

You can find the best commentary on ruth for you using the tools on the right side. Campbell, throughout his commentary, traces that element of hesed, a key theme for the book of ruth. She did not make an excuse to sit still, or go home, till the evening. The story begins with a famine in the days when the judges ruled ruth 1. The book of ruth is the narrative of a love story, yet also has some important genealogy. The first verse of the book points to the time of the judges and the very last verse points to king david. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Among historical narratives in scripture it is unexcelled in its compactness, vividness, warmth, beauty and dramatic effectiveness an exquisitely wrought jewel of hebrew narrative art. She took care not to lose time, for she gleaned until evening.