The first verse of the book points to the time of the judges and the very last verse points to king david. Ruth is a moabite woman who marries a judean immigrant named mahlon 1. Inductive bible study guide on ruth 3 with discussion. Ruth 4 nlt boaz marries ruth boaz went to the bible gateway. They praised the lord, giving him credit for providing a redeemer for naomi. It is like the lookingglass which my lady holds up to her face, that she may see if there be any spot on it. Inductive bible study of ruth 4 practical and with. Loves reward ruth s marital joys the purpose of the book. 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. If you were to read through chapter four looking for a key word, you would probably notice that a form of the word redeem is mentioned twelve times. He went up, for the city stood, as it still stands, on a ridge see on ruth 1. Understanding this chapter as we should will enable us to understand the entire book, so we should listen well to what god has to say to us in this text. Chapter 4 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 deu. Mar 17, 2010 chapter 4 of the book of ruth puts all the previous events and responses into a proper perspective.
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. Ruth chapter 4 answers free online bible study lessons. God was blessing ruth already and all because he guided her to boazs field. Ruth 4 esv boaz redeems ruth now boaz had gone bible. What have you learned about your own life from reading the book of ruth.
First, naomi and ruth return to bethlehem, just in time for the barley harvest 1. Chapters available ruth john gills exposition of the. Ruth chapter 4 explained discover books of the bible. As you read chapter 3 of ruth you should have noticed that boaz tells ruth that there is a closer relative than himself and he will have to see if the closer relative is willing to fulfill the law and marry her. These small group studies of ruth contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, teaching points, and applications. David guzik commentary on ruth 4 describes how boaz marries ruth after the nearer kinsman declines his right of redemption. 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. They sometimes remained all night with their grain on the floor of the threshingfloor. In boazs field, ruth would find companionship among the young women. 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, an in depth study of the church and christ. Ruth left a legacy of love, commitment, trust, faith, and kindness with her relationships with naomi and boaz. Boaz redeemed ruth and naomi in all three ways, portraying the redemption jesus offers from slavery to sin, poverty of spirit, and the consequences of death.
To redeem during the period of the judges had three meanings. Excerpts this commentary is from a modern writer and is well done background notes. Such is the importance of this chapter that we shall examine it one verse at a time. Then went boaz up to the gate of the citya roofed building, unenclosed by walls.
Now that we have a fresh understanding of jesus work on the cross, how do these verses touch you more personally. Introduction and chapter 1 ruth entrusts her life to naomi ruth lessons list next holy father, we have the promise of your son that he is our emmanuel, god with us, and that we will never be abandoned in our hour of distress when we call upon your mercy, lord. Jesus has been through the whole book, pictured by boaz and the office of the kinsmanredeemer. No preliminaries were necessary in summoning one before the public assemblage.
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. In the entire bible the name of ruth only occurs times in total verses. The book of ruth gives me the reassurance that gods is aways faithful to his people. See the romance of redemption gleanings from the book of ruth, from this publisher. Upon his death she becomes a childless widow who chooses to accompany her motherinlaw, naomi, to judah. Niv commentary zondervan the women of the community, who earlier had witnessed naomis bitter lament, now gathered around her to share her happiness. Ruth chapter 4 is all about redemption, which, according to the new bible dictionary means deliverance from some evil by payment of a price. Ruth and boaz are the reason why jesus was born in bethlehem.
See our briefing pack, the feasts of israel, for the prophetic implications of each of the seven feasts of the torah. For the christian, our positional redemption is completely past tense we have been redeemed. Boaz said, come over here, my friend, and sit down. In chapter 2 naomi is filled with new hope because boaz appears on the scene as a possible husband for ruth. Commentaries for ruth chapter 4 the kinsman refuses to redeem ruth s inheritance. Then went boaz vp to the gate, and sate him downe there. Ruth 4 niv boaz marries ruth meanwhile boaz went bible. Next chapter of ruth the book of ruth, chapter 4 we hope that you find the content of the book of ruth, chapter 4 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. Ruth chapter 2 explained discover books of the bible. Day 5 what have you learned about god from reading the book of ruth. According to the babylonian talmud of the jews samuel the prophet may have been the author of the book of ruth. So boaz took ruth the law of moses had prohibited the moabites, even to the tenth generation, from entering into the congregation of the lord.
Then went boaz up to the gate of the city a roofed building, unenclosed by walls. Chapter 4 of the book of ruth puts all the previous events and responses. Chapter four of the book of ruth begins with a man named boaz informing the family member who was next of kin in redeeming the land and heritage of elimelech naomis husband, and that heritage included ruth, his daughterinlaw in israel, if a man died, he left his belongings to his children, if he had no children, he left his belongings to his brothers, and so. The book of ruth mentions that this family of four is forced to move in order to look for food. Commentary on ruth 4 by matthew henry blue letter bible. I went away full and the lord has brought me back empty. There is also a translation into koine greek known as the septuagint, made in the last few. Boaz knew that if ruth stayed in his fields, she would be blessed and find. Bible illustrations on book of ruth chapter 4 by jim padgett. The nearer kinsman declines his right of redemption. The book of ruth lesson 1 ruth entrusts her life to naomi.
What changes have occurred with naomi and ruth s situation from ruth chapter one to chapter 4. And a certain man of bethlehemjudah went to sojourn in the country of moab, he, and his wife, and his two sons. And the concept of redemption is mentioned several more times. Bible study on the book of ruth 4 international student. The head of the family is a man named elimelech and his wife is called naomi, and they have two sons, one is called mahlon and the other is called chilion. Ruth was so good to naomi that it was compared to having more than seven sons. Inductive bible study guide on ruth 3 with discussion questions. Ruth 4 commentary summary sermon explaining the book. Hebrew see also septuagint naomi and from ruth the moabite, you. 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 deu. We cannot take the word nurse literally as in breastfeeding the child because according to ruth 1. Jun 05, 2010 i will be going through this book of the bible chapter by chapter and then wrap it up with a study of the typologies and symbolism given to us in the book of ruth.
Understanding this chapter as we should will enable us to understand. This kinsman, when he heard the conditions of the bargain, refused it. What character qualities do you notice of boaz in this passage. Ruth 2 esv ruth meets boaz now naomi had a bible gateway. Ruth chapter 3 explained discover books of the bible. In chapter two, we learn continue reading commentary on ruth 3. Ruth s name provides the title for the book of ruth, probably a piece of historical fiction set in the time of the judges. There are 12 times in the book of ruth and once in the book of matthew. Oct 12, 2018 ruth is the only book in the old testament canon named after a nonisraelite6 and given its interest in all israel 4. Ruth 4 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. The child born to ruth and boaz during the period of the judges is obed.
When the cup is full and wealth rolls in abundance around him, any man can sing the praises of a god who gives a plenteous harvest. Then he said to the redeemer, naomi, who has come back from the country of moab, is selling the parcel of land that belonged to our relative elimelech. Study guide for ruth 2 by david guzik blue letter bible. The book of ruth, types and shadows revealed the agapegeek blog. Commentary on the book of ruth by matthew henry old. This unusual labor practice speaks to the exceptional godliness of boaz and his workers. Much has taken place in the pages of ruth during this one week of liturgical time. The book of ruth opens with three funerals but closes with a wedding and a birth.
The book of ruth connects the book of judges with the books of samuel. Ruth 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Boaz marries ruth boaz went to the town gate and took a seat there. Study guide for ruth 4 by david guzik blue letter bible. Even though ruth cleaves to naomi, chapter 1 ends with naomis bitter complaint.
Since our ruth study is only 8 lessons long counting todays i think if you want to go over it again its not too long of a task. The law is also very useful, because it shows us our defections and stains. Themes of emptiness and fullness abound in this little book. Bible reading we did at cession community church tonight in auckland. Free bible commentary on book of ruth in easy english. Ruth chapter 4 summary chapter four of the book of ruth begins with a man named boaz informing the family member who was next of kin in redeeming the land and heritage of elimelech naomis husband, and that heritage included ruth, his daughterinlaw. Verses 3 4 3 and he said unto the kinsman, naomi, that is come again out of the country of moab, selleth a parcel of land, which was our brother elimelechs. Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the bible you can use in your small group. But the consideration of jesus in this book of ruth doesnt begin with the mention of king david. If you have not been reading this series from the beginning you should go back and start with part 1.
A bible study guide for women the gospel of christ. This book is called ruth, not because she was the author of it, but because she is the principal subject of it. Aug 10, 2014 a story of human love reflecting and enacting divine love, the book of ruth is a rich text for a sermon series, particularly in august days when farm fields flourish with the promise of an abundant harvest. Ruth 4 is the fourth and the last chapter of the book of ruth in the hebrew bible or the old. In the syriac and arabic versions, it is called the book of ruth the moabitess, which describes her by the country of which she was. We are going to study the book of ruth for the next 4 weeks and this week we begin with chapter 1.
I,m comforted just to know that in spite of all that im going through my god will see me through. Winnowing was when the grain was thrown up in the air several times to separate it. Well begin by rereading the entire final chapter of ruth, ruth chapter 4. What did the kinsmanredeemer do after he told boaz to buy it himself. Boaz told ruth to stay close to them, so she would be well taken care of. The book of ruth, chapter 4 offers free online access to study passages and verses contained in the holy scriptures of the douay rheims version of the catholic bible. Mar 01, 2001 he is unnamed in chapter 24, but we learn his name in chapter 15. Obed becomes the father of jesse and jesse becomes the father of david who led israel to her greatest heights of glory. This matter depended on the laws given by moses about inheritances, and doubtless the whole was settled in the regular and legal manner. The hebrew word is translated with the greek septuagint lxx.
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