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. While judges finally depicts the lack of kingship, ruth finally depicts. The book of ruth follows the book of judges in our bibles because its setting was in that time period. Naomi said, we are forbidden to worship any strange god. Even though its small, this remarkable book contains many principles with profound impact to our lives today. Although it is not known who wrote the book, it was probably written during the reign of israels king david. H ruth as a vessel of divine mercy stem publishing. The sons marry two local girls, ruth and orpah, during this time. Commentary on the book of ruth matthew henrys bible commentary. The author was anonymous but some believe it was perhaps written by samuel the prophet. Ruth 3 commentary meaning summary sermon explaining the. The book of ruth is one of the bibles shortest books, telling its story in just four chapters.
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. Of course in the old testament days this latter truth was still hidden. 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. This book shows gods longsuffering with israel exodus 34. The story of ruth offers vital lessons to every generation and has enjoyed nearly universal acceptance by biblical scholars and critics throughout the centuries. According to the jewish historian josephus, judges and ruth were originally numbered together as one book.
Top 5 commentaries on the book of ruth ligonier ministries. Commentary on the book of ruth tough questions answered. The book of ruth new international commentary on the old testament, 1989. Afflictions will make great and surprising changes in a little time. News for ruth maersk closes its russia morocco service and opens new baltic service march 14, 2014 at 09. 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. The hidden symbolism you never saw in the book of ruth. Its an intimate family tale of misfortune, crafty use of kinship ties, and ultimately, loyalty. Dake the book of ruth is the 8th book of the bible. Free bible commentary on book of ruth in easy english. The vessel is en route to the port of tilbury, sailing at a speed of 14. 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. 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 is such a touching love story and such a charming tale of emptiness to abundance that we can easily think there is nothing more to it. Maersk closes its russiamorocco service as of 27th march. If the song of songs is an allegory of love and commitment, the book of ruth enriches the. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of ruth. The translated bible text has been through advanced checking.
It also contains some of the most memorable stories in all of scripture, not to. I find that very interesting because the two books are so different. Book of ruth new international commentary on the old testament. The book of ruth presents the inspiring journey of gods people from tragedy to triumph. Robert hubbards commentary on ruth is a model of how commentaries should be written. 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. The story begins with a famine in the days when the judges ruled ruth 1. Excerpts this commentary is from a modern writer and is well done background notes. And in those chapters we saw the godly man from bethlehem named boaz being very kind. Buy book of ruth new international commentary on the old testament 2nd revised edition by robert l.
The events described in the book occur during the time of the judges. Ruth, a moabitess, stands out as a refreshing contrast to the declension of israel in the time of the judges. The first verse of the book points to the time of the judges and the very last verse points to king david. Underlying this surface design are the deep structures of relations which generate it. The book of ruth contains one of the bibles bestknown and mostloved stories. This is the first commentary to which one should turn with questions about the book of ruth. In the written torah, the story of ruth and her motherinlaw naomi follows the song of songs, king solomons poetical invocation of the marriage between gd and the people of israel. The timeline of this book is intertwined during the period of the judges. It manages to deal with both details and the big picture. 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.
The current position of ruth is at north east atlantic ocean coordinates 49. Its main character is a moabite woman named ruth, the daughterinlaw of a jewish widow named naomi. It is a groundless tradition of the jews that ruth was the daughter of eglon king of moab, yet the chaldee paraphrast inserts it. The book of ruth tells a touching story of the love and devotion of an ancestor of david and jesus christ. The book of ruth new international commentary on the old. 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 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them.
This is the first of two books in the bible named after a woman the other is esther. This understanding of the book of ruth may come naturally for. Vessel ruth container ship imo 9376036, mmsi 212600. While we admire the creativity of our god to reveal himself through a variety of means. The lord deal kindly with you, as you have dealt with the dead and with me. 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. Well, said ruth, whatever thy people keep i will keep, for they shall be my people. To start off, i would suggest that you sit down and read through this beautiful book. Ruth in the days of the judges the good book blog biola. We see him working out his perfect plan in ruths life, just as he does with all his children romans 8. The book of ruth new international commentary on the old testament nicot robert l. It seems that this first days gleaning by ruth netted something in the.
Watch our overview video on the book of ruth, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The book of ruth is the narrative of a love story, yet also has some important genealogy. These two issues are addressed in 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. If the song of songs is an allegory of love and commitment, the book of ruth enriches the allegory by connecting it to a noble act of religious conversion. May god, by his grace, fit us for all such changes, especially the great change. This commentary has been through advanced checking. The book centers around the theme of redemption and provides a beautiful picture of the coming messiah jesus christ. There are commentators who take the position that the primary purpose of the book of ruth is to give the genealogy. It is the first book of the bible without a prophecy or any particular message from god by a prophet to israel.
The book of judges is about bloodshed, war, and strife. Obviously, the author was familiar with israels greatest king. These two familiar words of scripture are allied in meaning, but are distinct in use and application. The period of the judges would end when saul was anointed as the first king of israel in 1050 bc. Commentary on the book of ruth by matthew henry old. This book is beautifully designed by god to show how his grace can sustain a faithful testimony of individuals at a time when the general condition of. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 1200 word vocabulary on the book of ruth. Moab is at ease from his youth, while israel is emptied from vessel to vessel jer. To provide a biographical sketch of the pious ancestors of david the king which the books of samuel do not provide. Our story opens on a nice jewish family with a problem. It is unlikely that it was written before the time of david cp. The book of ruth connects the book of judges with the books of samuel.
The book of ruth niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 8 duration. Ruth has only four brief chapters, but it is a mighty midget with a mighty message. 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. Ruth 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Ruth with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. This is due to the fact that the ephah itself was a handmade vessel of variable sizes. It gives a genealogy that leads to the lord jesus christ, and it explains his coming from the line of david. 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. The book of ruth is one of only two books of the bible to be named after women the other is esther. Book of ruth overview insight for living ministries.