Meet ruth, one of the five women in the lineage of christ. Other field whereby thou wilt both expose thyself to many inconveniences, which thou mayst expect from strangers. The book of ruth niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 8 duration. Bob is a pastorteacher and elder at community bible chapel in richardson, texas, and has contributed many of his bible study series for use by the foundation. All these things were melancholy and seemed against her, and yet all were working for good. 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 bible story summary what christians want to know. Ruth 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. The story of ruth, book three in the popular lineage of grace series by the new york times bestselling author of redeeming love and a voice in the wind she gave up everything, expecting nothing, and god honored her. Reading ruth in asia society of biblical literature. Kjv bible verses from ruth offer free, online access, for those of the christian faith, to study scriptural passages for biblical studies, contained in the words.
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. In the hebrew bible, ruth stands with the song of solomon, lamentations, ecclesiastes, and esther. Title the book is named after one of its main characters, a young woman of moab, the greatgrandmother of david and an ancestress of jesus 4. Ruth 3 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. Ruths faithfulness and devotion to her motherinlaw has amazed him. So a man named elimelech, who belonged to the clan of ephrath and who lived in bethlehem in judah, went with his wife naomi and their two sons mahlon and chilion to live for a while in the country of moab.
You can find the best commentary on ruth for you using the tools on the right side. The book of ruth does not specifically name its author. It also refers to a former time in israel, indicating it was written years after the actual events occurred. Naomi said, we are commanded to keep sabbaths and good days, on which we may not travel above 2000 cubitsa sabbathdays journey. Naomi said, we have four sorts of deaths for malefactors, stoning, burning, strangling, and slaying with the sword. This summary of the book of ruth provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of ruth. Naomi said, we are forbidden to worship any strange god. Marooned in moab, naomi decided to return to her home in bethlehem. Narratives of gibeonite and japanese identity, in postcolonialism and the hebrew.
Because of a famine in israel, a hebrew family moved to moab. Free bible commentary on book of ruth in easy english. The book of ruth new international commentary on the old testament, 1989. However, the prevalent view is a date between 1011 and 931 b. Baba bathra 14b a book of the talmud says samuel wrote the books which bears his name, judges, and ruth. The book of ruth intro to ruth biblica the international bible. This four part study of the book of ruth was preached at trinity bible church in richardson texas in 2012. Yet, as you read through the bible, you may agree that the book of ruth is. Ruth 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Naomi, while glad to have ruths company, probably still feels a little bad that ruth did not return home as naomi had urged. Bible study on the book of ruth 3 international student. The book of ruth has always been one of my favorite books of the bible. Ruth is a moabite woman who marries a judean immigrant named mahlon 1. The book of ruth is a timeless drama of gods faithfulness in a time of loss and how he uses his people to restore one another.
Although some sources credit samuel the prophet, samuel died before davids kingship, which is alluded to at the end of the book date written. Old testament exegetical commentary of ruth youll meet. 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. Ruth 1 new international version niv naomi loses her husband and sons. To you who listen on the radio, you are sharing with us the services of the first baptist church in dallas.
The sons marry two local girls, ruth and orpah, during this time. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of ruth. The latter phrase is also used of the ideal womanwife in proverbs 31. Thus she is an ancestor in the messianic line that leads to jesus.
Boaz is introduced in the narrative as an esh gibor hayil a powerful man of integrity in 2. Obviously, the author was familiar with israels greatest king. It is a narrative story that seems to be a parable for the readers of the time and for us today. In the days when the judges ruled in israel, a severe famine came upon the land. 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. Mar 11, 2016 the book of ruth niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 8 duration. This 5 week multi lingual and multicultural bible study is based on ruth.
There is not a finer picture in the bible of the ordinary rural habits of an israelite in the olden time. 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. Ruth s name provides the title for the book of ruth, probably a piece of historical fiction set in the time of the judges. Top 5 commentaries on the book of ruth ligonier ministries. Ruth 1 niv naomi loses her husband and sons in bible. The book of ruth is a womans story in old testament hebrew scriptures. Bible text at ruth 1 naomi, orpah and ruth suffered terrible misfortune. T he book of ruth contains an interesting story about a moabite woman who was redeemed into a hebrew family. Ruth 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. This is the first commentary to which one should turn with questions about the book of ruth. It manages to deal with both details and the big picture. Ruths name provides the title for the book of ruth, probably a piece of historical fiction set in the time of the judges. 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.
Whenever we face trials in our lives, we can deal with them in one of three ways. The translated bible text has been through advanced checking. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the jews. The tradition is that the book of ruth was written by the prophet samuel. The interpreters bible gives the following outline of the book of ruth. We hope that you find the ruth summary from the kjv bible chapters and verses helpful to your bible studies and for references as a guide to further reference to the book of ruth. Our story opens on a nice jewish family with a problem. 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. Book of ruth overview insight for living ministries. The book of ruth begins with an israelite family elimelech, naomi his wife and their two sons, mahlon and chilion living in moab. The book of ruth tells how naomi moves from emptiness at the beginning of the story to fullness at the end of the story, from poverty and sorrow to security and joy. Ruth commentary john gills exposition of the bible. And different versions of the jewish and christian bibles place this book in different places. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them.
Robert hubbards commentary on ruth is a model of how commentaries should be written. The book of ruth was chosen to study and learn because this book seems to. Ruth said, entreat me not to leave thee, for i will be a proselyte. The book was written sometime after bc 1010 since that was when david took the throne of israel. Im a biblical storyteller, but i struggle with telling that story because, to me, it belongs to women. Upon his death she becomes a childless widow who chooses to accompany her motherinlaw, naomi, to judah. The book of ruth may be little, but it furnishes us with a great deal. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 1200 word vocabulary on the book of ruth.
It is unlikely that it was written before the time of david cp. The book of ruth reflects a time of peace between israel and moab contrast jdg 3. Sacon, the book of ruth its literary structure and themes, annual of the japanese biblical institute4 1978. Yet most people today have never heard of john gill. This is the pastor bringing the early morning message entitled the spiritual meaning of the book of ruth. Bible study on the book of ruth 4 international student. The story of boaz and ruth is a type of christ and his bride. It reads more like a short story and the insight in it runs deep. They set out on the long journey, arriving in time for the barley harvest.
The book may have been written by samuel and was probably penned during the time of david. Bobdeffinbaugh graduated from dallas theological seminary with his th. And a certain man of bethlehemjudah went to sojourn in the country of moab, he, and his wife, and his two sons. The book of ruth is named for the moabite woman who commits herself to the israelite people by an oath to her mother in law naomi and becomes the greatgrandmother of david by marriage to boaz of bethlehem. Designing to return to bethlehem, she addresses her daughters in law, ver. The book of ruth william kelly bible topics, commentaries. Book of ruth, old testament book belonging to the third section of the biblical canon, known as the ketuvim, or writings. May god, by his grace, fit us for all such changes, especially the great change. Afflictions will make great and surprising changes in a little time. Famine has hit bethlehem, which forces elimelech and his wife, naomi, to move east to moab with their two sons to get some grub. Korean living bible klb, japanese living bible jlb.
The chaldee paraphrase thus relates the debate between naomi and ruth. No matter your age or season of life, there is wisdom to learn from the lessons that unfold as we walk along with naomi, ruth, and boaz. This is the pastor bringing the early morning message entitled the spirit. Nov 02, 2011 the book of ruth is a womans story in old testament hebrew scriptures. Aug 10, 2014 the latter phrase is also used of the ideal womanwife in proverbs 31. You can find bible study commentary and notes to accompany these. She likely feels responsible for ruths wellbeing, and might even feel a little guilty that she didnt have another son to take care of both of. And he took ten men of the elders of the city, and said, sit ye down here. The book of ruth follows the book of judges in our bibles because its setting was in that time period. When ruth and naomi left moab for bethlehem, why didnt orpah stay with them. Like 1sa 12, it gives a series of intimate glimpses into the. As a poor woman sent back to the place of her first settlement, to be supported by the kindness of her friends, ruth 1. Well, said ruth, whatever thy people keep i will keep, for they shall be my people. Please check the reference to make sure it is correct.
This commentary has been through advanced checking. Commentary on the book of ruth by matthew henry old. Intro to ruth biblica the international bible society. Talk about what this book is about and what it isnt. This was a country not far from israel on the east side of the dead sea. The only other biblical book bearing the name of a woman is esther. Youll find david jeremiahs introduction to the book of ruth on page 347348 of the jeremiah study bible. I encourage you to read the book four chapters along with me as we. The final words of the book link ruth with her greatgrandson, david ruth 4.
The exact date the book of ruth was written is uncertain. The book of ruth chapters 1 to 4 bible study youtube. The book of ruth opens with a verse that begins the process of unpacking the historical setting and context of the story. The story is set in the time of the judges, a time characterized in the book of judges as a period of religious and moral degeneracy, national disunity and frequent foreign oppression. So a man from bethlehem in judah left his home and went to live in the country. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. There, they set up shop, eat some food, and live for about ten years.