The translated bible text has been through advanced checking. 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. Ruth 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Ruth 4 commentary summary sermon explaining the book. The latter phrase is also used of the ideal womanwife in proverbs 31. The book of ruth opens with a verse that begins the process of unpacking. Free bible commentary on book of ruth in easy english. The book illustrates the lords faithfulness to those who love him like naomi and ruth. 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. To provide a biographical sketch of the pious ancestors of david the king which the books of samuel do not provide. The book of ruth gives us a glimpse into the hidden work of god during the worst of times. Adapted from the book of ruth commentary by robert l. It also shows that god had mercy on the gentiles, like ruth, even during old testament times. 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.
The book of ruth new international commentary on the old testament nicot rubert l. The critical allegation against the book of ruth that makes it a production of some postexilic narrator bases their theory on the false proposition that the names of elimelechs sons are fictitious, invented for them centuries later and designed to fit what happened to them, but leon morris cites plenty of proof that the names mahlon and chilion, are actually good old canaanite names. This is the first commentary to which one should turn with questions about the book of ruth. Obed becomes the father of jesse and jesse becomes the father of david who led israel to her greatest heights of glory. 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 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 new international commentary on the old testament nicot kindle edition by hubbard, rubert l download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. We continue in our ruth 4 commentary ruth 4 commentary. Bible commentaries calvins commentary on the bible ruth. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of ruth. 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. The book of ruth new international commentary on the old testament, 1989. It is the work of a person standing in the midstream of israelite life and thought, a person wishing to communicate to his audience things very. Ruth was married to mahlon something like 10 years.
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. The timeline of this book is intertwined during the period of the judges. May god, by his grace, fit us for all such changes, especially the great change. 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, and you can find more about that here on on other commentaries and dictionary entries. 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. 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. Ruth 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Excerpts this commentary is from a modern writer and is well done background notes. 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. Obviously, the author was familiar with israels greatest king.
The book of leviticus comes to life here, with its injunctions to leave part of the harvest for the needy, and with all of its concern and compassion for the underprivileged within the society. In the hebrew bible, ruth stands with the song of solomon, lamentations, ecclesiastes, and esther. This story is about an ordinary family whose members suffered many losses but god went on looking after them. Edward campbell says it best in the anchor yale bible commentary, the book of ruth is an intricately woven, magnificently crafted story. The book of ruth tells a touching story of the love and devotion of an ancestor of david and jesus christ.
Ruth free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. The book of ruth new international commentary on the old. The first chapter of ruth sets up the story that follows. It is a groundless tradition of the jews that ruth was the daughter of eglon king of moab, yet the chaldee paraphrast inserts it. A list of the best commentaries on ruth ranked by scholars, journal. Now it came to pass, in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. Commentary on the book of ruth by matthew henry old. The book of ruth is literary art and theological insight at its finest.
The author was anonymous but some believe it was perhaps written by samuel the prophet. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of ruth new international commentary on the old testament nicot. Ruth 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Ruth 1 commentary explaining the book bible study guide.
Ruth 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. And so like all the other scriptures, as paul says romans 15. 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. Book of ruth overview insight for living ministries. Robert hubbards commentary on ruth is a model of how commentaries should be written. The book of ruth is a beautiful story, and probably one you may have heard in sunday school as a child. Even though its small, this remarkable book contains many principles with profound impact to our lives today.
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. The book of ruth is historically important as giving the lineage of david through the whole period of the rule of the judges, i. The story begins with a famine in the days when the judges ruled ruth 1. Introduction having dedicated herself to the god of israel, ruth, in chapter 2, begins to grow in her relationship and dedication to boaz. The first verse of the book points to the time of the judges and the very last verse points to king david. The nearer kinsman declines his right of redemption.
It is also one of only two books named after a gentile, luke being the other. A free bible version and commentary on the book of ruth in easyenglish. 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. Moab was a group of people whose ancestry came from one of lots daughters who had children by their father after getting him drunk. Ruth shows family to be at the center of gods plan. The old testament does not again refer to ruth, while the new testament mentions her just once, in the context of christs genealogy. The book of ruth follows the book of judges in our bibles because its setting was in that time period. Old testament exegetical commentary of ruth youll meet the. The book of ruth contains one of the bibles bestknown and mostloved stories. The period of the judges would end when saul was anointed as the first king of israel in 1050 bc. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 1200 word vocabulary on the book of ruth. 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. Ruth 1, new international version niv the bible app. It manages to deal with both details and the big picture.
Boaz is introduced in the narrative as an esh gibor hayil a powerful man of integrity in 2. Book of ruth, old testament book belonging to the third section of the biblical canon, known as the ketuvim, or writings. And a certain man of bethlehem, judah, went to dwell in the country of moab, he and his wife and his two sons. While we admire the creativity of our god to reveal himself through a variety of means. It is unlikely that it was written before the time of david cp.
Afflictions will make great and surprising changes in a little time. Crux bible study leaders crux bible study is a geneva college community bible study sponsored by the staff of the coalition for christian outreach and the call fall 2004. 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. The book of ruth new international commentary on the old testament. Ruth 1 niv naomi loses her husband and sons in bible. Ruth overview john calvins commentaries on the bible. Excerpts this commentary is from a modern writer and is well done. The child born to ruth and boaz during the period of the judges is obed. Best ruth commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. 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. Study the bible online using commentary on ruth 1 and more. Thus she is an ancestor in the messianic line that leads to jesus. 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. Because it is about ordinary people, this story can help us today.
Small wonder that people of faith have long treasured it as sacred scripture. Commentary on the book of ruth tough questions answered. 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. In ruth we see the attitude and character of one in whom god is pleased. Campbell, throughout his commentary, traces that element of hesed, a key theme for the book of ruth. The final words of the book link ruth with her greatgrandson, david ruth 4. Old testament exegetical commentary of ruth youll meet. The book of ruth in the old testament is very short, only about three times the length of this little essay. 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. Only two old testament books receive their names from women, ruth and esther. A selection of the best commentaries and bible study resources on the book of ruth. 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. This commentary has been through advanced checking.
That the book of ruth stands most fitly in the place where it is actually found must have been felt by the spiritual mind. Designing to return to bethlehem, she addresses her daughters in law, ver. You can find the best commentary on ruth for you using the tools on the right side. Ruth 1 new international version niv naomi loses her husband and sons. The book of ruth connects the book of judges with the books of samuel. Read ruth 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Ruth is a book for all times, whether written in post. May 18, 2020 the book of ruth gives us a glimpse into the hidden work of god during the worst of times.
These two issues are addressed in the book of ruth. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible. Ruth, naomi and boaz all occupy the stage in turn, and gods. When providence had made her poor, she cheerfully stoops to her lot.
The events in ruth likely take place around 1100 bc, or toward the end of the rule of the judges. Campbell arranges his commentary into small sections, each providing its respective pericope and commentary on that particular passage. Indeed it is apparent to every attentive reader of scripture. 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. The book of ruth is the narrative of a love story, yet also has some important genealogy. Widowed naomi and her daughterinlaw ruth return to bethlehem. The book of ruth showed the israelites the blessings that obedience could bring. It showed them the loving, faithful nature of their god.
Book of ruth bible study chapter 2 growing in grace. It is a charming account of how ruth, a moabite who had married one of naomis sons. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. 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. Best commentaries and books on ruth logos bible software. Ruth new international commentary on the old testament by robert l. The story of ruth offers vital lessons to every generation and has enjoyed nearly universal acceptance by biblical scholars and critics throughout the centuries. The book of ruth is a hebrew short story, told with consummate skill. Top 5 commentaries on the book of ruth ligonier ministries. 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.