Lesson 2 im so excited to continue our study in the ook of ruth. Ruth and naomi are returning to bethlehem at the beginning of the barley harvest. Answers are in blue along with the scripture reference. Boaz was a man of great wealth, of the family of elimelech ruth 2. Ruth 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Ruth chapters 1 and 2 ruth and naomi king james version. 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. In ruth we see the attitude and character of one in whom god is pleased. Read the first seven verses of ruth chapter 2 to answer the following questions. It was the privilege of the poor and of strangers to glean, deuteronomy xxiv. Ruth, chapter 2 king james version christian answers webbible. Having dedicated herself to the god of israel, ruth, in chapter 2, begins to grow in her relationship and dedication to boaz.
Providence directs ruth to glean in boazs field, ver. This is the summary of ruth chapter 2, glory to the almighty. Mar 06, 2008 me reading from the book of ruth at church this evening. Our story opens on a nice jewish family with a problem. We witnessed one of the most dramatic moments in biblical history as we read about naomis and her daughters inlaws journey from moab back to ethlehem. To say that boaz was a goel a kinsman was more than saying he was a relative. Hence, we see that the book of ruth anticipates the new. The book tells of ruth accepting the god of the israelites as her god and the israelite people as her own. Study the bible online using commentary on ruth 2 and more. Introduction having dedicated herself to the god of israel, ruth, in chapter 2, begins to grow in her relationship and dedication to boaz. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. And they came into the country of moab, and continued there. God reward you well for what youve doneand with a generous bonus besides from god, to whom youve come seeking. And she ruth went, and came, and gleaned in the field after the reapers.
The story of ruth took place in the time of the judges, as the first verse tells us, and so it is placed in the canon immediately after the book of judges. Bible study on the book of ruth 2 international student. Boazs love for ruth is a picture of gods love for us. 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. Ruth told naomi about boaz, and naomi knew that god was in the midst of blessing and comforting them through boaz, a near kinsman. He went on to be a senior writer for the personal correspondence department from 19711974. Scripture ruth meets boaz in the grain field 2 now naomi had a relative on read more the book of ruth bible study. Then he sees ruth, who is not an israelite but a moabite, and he asks his servant who she is. And let us, in the kindness of boaz to ruth, note the kindness of the lord jesus christ to poor sinners. Thus, he was suited to do the duty of a kinsman to ruth, on behalf of her late husband. There is scarcely any chapter in all the sacred history that stoops so low as this to take cognizance of so mean a person as ruth, a poor moabitish widow, so mean an action as her gleaning corn in a neighbours field, and the minute circumstances thereof.
Ruth 2 new international version niv ruth meets boaz in the grain field. Famine has hit bethlehem, which forces elimelech and his wife, naomi, to move east to moab with their two sons to get some grub. See what happens when ruth meets boaz her new relative and how he treats her. Ruth chapter 2 kjv king james version the story of boaz and ruth is a type of christ and his bride.
Ruth humbly owned herself unworthy of favours, seeing she was born and brought up a heathen. If you did not read part 1 of this series i would suggest that you go back and read the foundation and introduction and all of the information that i covered in. Ruth 2 is the second chapter of the book of ruth in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible, part of the ketuvim writings. Choose from 500 different sets of ruth chapter 2 flashcards on quizlet.
And naomi had a relative of her husbands, a man of wealth, of the family of elimelech. Ruth 2 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Midrash rabbah on chapter 2 of the book of ruth soncino translation reformatted. Click here to download the free ebook of ruth from israel365. Calmet this law is no longer in force, but it would be inhuman for the rich to deny this liberty to those who are in distress, and willing rather to work than to beg.
Ruth, a verse by verse bible study my christian space. There, they set up shop, eat some food, and live for about ten years. We pray this bible study of ruth is a blessing to you. We continue in our ruth 2 commentary ruth 2 commentary. Please read chapter 2 of the book of ruth and then think about the following discussion questions.
Book of ruth bible study ruth chapter 1 counting the cost. And a certain man of bethlehemjudah went to sojourn in the country of moab, he, and his wife, and his two sons. Ruth chapter 3 kjv king james version i think this could help lots of people in relationship confusion or maybe they feel lonely, the number one thing is what does god want for us. A versebyverse study of chapter 2 of the book of ruth. Ruth 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. And we think that 3 of them were foreign to the jews. The sons marry two local girls, ruth and orpah, during this time. And boaz answered and said unto her, it hath fully been shewed me, all that thou hast done unto thy mother in law since the death of thine husband.
Chuck zimmerman 19482018 chuck started his ministry in 1970 as a ministerial trainee in manchester, england, and glasgow, scotland. Study guide for ruth 2 by david guzik blue letter bible. Chapter 1 hit us with the bitter providence of god in the life of naomi as she left her land, and lost her husband, her sons, and one of her daughtersinlaw. Which of the traits the apostle paul mentions in galatians do you think ruth. We can tell that boaz likes this woman and grants her grace beyond.
If you have a group of 6 or more you may want to split up into smaller groups of 3 or 4 is it anyones first time reading through the book of ruth. And naomi had a kinsman of her husbands, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of elimelech. It is one of the most beloved of the old testament books, because it is a story of romance and marriage. However, the author of the book leaves us at the end of the first chapter with a hopeful sign. Book of ruth bible study chapter 2 growing in grace. Chapter two we are continuing our study of the book of ruth. We are immediately introduced to some new concepts and a new character in the very first verse of chapter 2. And so boaz would like to be an instrument in the lords hands to repay ruth for the kindness and selflessness that shes shown to naomi. Next chapter of ruth the book of ruth, chapter 2 we hope that you find the content of the book of ruth, chapter 2 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 2 niv ruth meets boaz in the grain field bible. Ruth also gave her the roasted grain that was left over from her meal. The mosaic law commanded that the harvest should not be reaped to the corners nor the gleanings picked up lev.
Let me now go to the field, and glean among the ears of corn after him in whose sight i shall find favour. Book of ruth chapters 1 and 2 bible crafts and resources. Learn ruth chapter 2 with free interactive flashcards. Ruth is seeking refuge under the protecting comforting wings of the lord. In ruth chapter 2, ruth, the widowed daughterinlaw of naomi, goes to glean barley from the field of boaz, naomis wealthy kinsman. Ruth 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Read the book of ruth in its entirety what do you know about the book of ruth. So, faced with such kindness, such loyalty, such righteousness, what can ruth say. One day, ruth returned home with plenty of food after her day of work, she had enough for naomi, and this surprised naomi. This introduces an important word in the book of ruth the ancient hebrew word goel.
May 23, 2012 1 and naomi had a kinsman of her husbands, a mighty man of valour, of the family of elimelech, and his name was boaz. Ruth 2, new international version niv the bible app. Free bible commentary on book of ruth in easy english. Read ruth 2 commentary using wesleys explanatory notes. A famine in judah, a move to moab, the death of her husband, the marriage of her two sons to foreign wives, the death of her sons.
Ruth 1 full chapter naomi loses her husband and sons in the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land. Ruth 2 kjv and naomi had a kinsman of her bible gateway. So she came out and has continued from morning until now, except that she rested a short time in the shelter. Ruth 2 1 now naomi had a relative on her husbands side, from the clan of elimelech, a man of standing, whose name was boaz. It well becomes us all to think humbly of ourselves, esteeming others better than ourselves. Learn ruth chapter 3 american with free interactive flashcards. In this bible study of the book of ruth chapter 2 we see the provision of god. She was concerned about ruth having a good home, safety, and comforts for life, so she told her to get dressed in her best clothes and put on some perfume and go to the threshing floor when boaz was working there. Ruth 2 niv ruth meets boaz in the grain field bible gateway. May you be richly rewarded by the lord, the god of israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge. Ruth chapter 2 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. Questions on book of ruth these questions can be used as a supplement while studying the book of ruth or independently as a quiz for young peoples service, a contest between 2 groups, etc. Boaz arrives from bethlehem, sees the reapers in his field and blesses them. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ.