Bible Commentary

So they two went until they came to Bethlehem. And it came to pass, when they were come to Bethlehem, that all the city was moved about them, and they said, [Is] this Naomi? 19. all the city was moved] was in a stir; so 1Sa 4:5, 1Ki 1:45 (‘rang again’). Beth-lehem was a small … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ruth 1:19”

When she saw that she was steadfastly minded to go with her, then she left speaking unto her. Rth 1:18 When she saw that she was stedfastly minded to go with her, then she left speaking unto her. Trust after testing After proof and trial made of their fidelity we are to trust our brethren, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ruth 1:18”

Where thou diest, will I die, and there will I be buried: the LORD do so to me, and more also, [if aught] but death part thee and me. 17. will I die be buried ] According to ancient thought union in life meant union in death and in the grave; the members of a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ruth 1:17”

And Ruth said, Entreat me not to leave thee, [or] to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people [shall be] my people, and thy God my God: Rth 1:16-17 Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return. Ruth … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ruth 1:16”

And she said, Behold, thy sister-in-law is gone back unto her people, and unto her gods: return thou after thy sister-in-law. 15. unto her people, and unto her god ] i.e. Chemosh, the god of the Moabites, Num 21:29, 1Ki 11:33. The ancient belief here receives its simplest expression: each land and people had its … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ruth 1:15”

And they lifted up their voice, and wept again: and Orpah kissed her mother-in-law; but Ruth cleaved unto her. 14. Orpah kissed her mother in law ] and, it is implied, said good-bye. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges The kiss at parting as well as at meeting is the customary friendly and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ruth 1:14”

Would ye tarry for them till they were grown? would ye stay for them from having husbands? nay, my daughters; for it grieveth me much for your sakes that the hand of the LORD is gone out against me. 13. would ye therefore tarry till they were grown? ] The narrative in Genesis 38. shews … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ruth 1:13”

Turn again, my daughters, go [your way]; for I am too old to have a husband. If I should say, I have hope, [if] I should have a husband also tonight, and should also bear sons; 12. I am too old to have an husband ] Naomi does not seriously contemplate any application of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ruth 1:12”

And Naomi said, Turn again, my daughters: why will ye go with me? [are] there yet [any more] sons in my womb, that they may be your husbands? 11. have I yet sons that they may be your husbands?] Alluding to the custom of levirate marriage, i. e. marriage with a brother in law (Lat. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ruth 1:11”

And they said unto her, Surely we will return with thee unto thy people. Rth 1:10 Surely we will return with thee. Promises and purposes I. Promises of speech and purposes of heart, whether to God, to His church, or to individuals, ought to go hand in hand. If a mans word does not express … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ruth 1:10”