Famine has hit bethlehem, which forces elimelech and his wife, naomi, to move east to moab with their two sons to get some grub. Ruth 2 now naomi had a relative of her husbands, a. 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 2 niv ruth meets boaz in the grain field bible. 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. Lesson 2 im so excited to continue our study in the ook of ruth. Please read chapter 2 of the book of ruth and then think about the following discussion questions. Midrash rabbah on chapter 2 of the book of ruth soncino translation reformatted. And ruth the moabitess said unto naomi, let me now go to the field, and glean ears of corn after him in whose sight i shall find grace. Keil tells us that jewish tradition gave boaz relation to elimelech as that of a nephew. This is the summary of ruth chapter 2, glory to the almighty. Ruth portrays a marriage between ruth, the young moabite woman after whom the book is named. Ruth 2 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Ruth 3 is the third chapter of the book of ruth in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible, part of the ketuvim writings.
And a certain man of bethlehem in judah went to sojourn in the country of moab, he and his wife, and his two sons. This would likely be sometime in the month of march. Answers are in blue along with the scripture reference. This introduces an important word in the book of ruth the ancient hebrew word goel. Ruth 2 kjv and naomi had a kinsman of her bible gateway. Chapter 2 we see ruth gleaning in the fields of naomis relative boaz. Our story opens on a nice jewish family with a problem. The chapter ends with what might appear to be an insignificant statement. Ruth 1 niv naomi loses her husband and sons in bible. The book of ruth also teaches us about the providence of god in the lives of those who determine to follow him.
Ruth 2 ruth meets boaz in the grain field bible gateway. Jun 02, 2019 bible teaching from the book of ruth chapter 2 verses 1021. Ruth chapter 2 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. The field she entered to glean after the harvesters happened to be the section belonging to. In essence, she told her to let him know youre interested eyebrows flaring up and down. The book of ruth has always been one of my favorite books of the bible. 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 chapter 1. When providence had made her poor, she cheerfully stoops to her lot.
In ruth we see the attitude and character of one in whom god is pleased. This chapter contains the story of how on naomis advice, ruth slept at boazs feet, ruth 3. In chapter 3, naomi encourages ruth to seek marriage with boaz as a kinsman redeemer. Ruth 1 new international version niv naomi loses her husband and sons. I will not normally repeat myself so if you missed it, you just missed it. Book of ruth overview insight for living ministries. The book of ruth starts then, in the days of the judges 1, and in a time of famine 2.
Naomi returned to bethlehem with her daughter in law, ruth. Ruth 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. This chapter contains the story of ruth gleaning in the fields of boaz, her deceased husbands near kinsman, and he notices her, ruth 2. Introduction having dedicated herself to the god of israel, ruth, in chapter 2, begins to grow in her relationship and dedication to boaz. There, they set up shop, eat some food, and live for about ten years.
Ruth 2 niv ruth meets boaz in the grain field bible gateway. Chapter 2 page 234 the book of ruth the new testament. Bible teaching from the book of ruth chapter 2 verses 19. Now it came to pass in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land.
Boaz shows her great kindness, and blesses her, ruth 2. We get frustrated when is seems that our family and friends dont support us on whatever venture we are working on. Ruth and naomi are returning to bethlehem at the beginning of the barley harvest. Ruth, chapter 2 king james version christian answers webbible. And naomi had a relative of her husbands, a man of wealth, of the family of elimelech. Ruth meets boaz in the grain field now naomi had a relative on her husbands side. Ruth 2, new international version niv the bible app. Ruth 2 now naomi had a relative of her husbands, a worthy. The sons marry two local girls, ruth and orpah, during this time. Ruth with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Ruth also gave her the roasted grain that was left over from her meal. Bible teaching from the book of ruth chapter 2 verses 1021. In chapter 1 of ruth gods hand fell hard upon naomi and her family.
Intro to ruth biblica the international bible society. One day, ruth returned home with plenty of food after her day of work, she had enough for naomi, and this surprised naomi. She gave ruth instructions on how to get close with boaz, really close. 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. It also presents a delightful account of the remnant of true faith and piety in the period of the judges, relieving an otherwise wholly.
Often times we are looking for the person we are serving to serve us back. The book of ruth connects the book of judges with the books of samuel. The first verse of the book points to the time of the judges and the very last verse points to king david. 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. Book of ruth bible study chapter 2 growing in grace. Choose from 500 different sets of ruth chapter 2 flashcards on quizlet. However, the author of the book leaves us at the end of the first chapter with a hopeful sign.
Ruth 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. 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. Naomi and ruth arrived in bethlehem just as the barley harvest was about to begin. May 26, 2019 bible teaching from the book of ruth chapter 2 verses 19. Bible study on the book of ruth 2 international student. Ruth 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. And the name of the man was elimelech, and the name of his wife naomi, and the names of his two sons, machlon and kilyon, efratites from. 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. Learn ruth chapter 2 with free interactive flashcards. In ruth chapter 2, ruth, the widowed daughterinlaw of naomi, goes to glean barley from the field of boaz, naomis wealthy. A versebyverse study of chapter 2 of the book of ruth.
What did ruth say to naomi, that she wanted to do to get them something to eat. To say that boaz was a goel a kinsman was more than saying he was a relative. Ruth 2 new international version niv ruth meets boaz in the grain field. The book of ruth reflects a time of peace between israel and moab contrast jdg 3. Boaz out of compassion and obedience to the law allows ruth to glean but also leaves extra grain for her purposely. There are no coincidences in the book of ruth or in the christian life. 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. And naomi had a kinsman of her husbands, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of elimelech. The final words of the book link ruth with her greatgrandson, david ruth 4. The story of boaz and ruth is a type of christ and his bride. Book of ruth bible study ruth chapter 1 counting the cost. 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. It reads more like a short story and the insight in it runs deep.
Boaz commends what she had done, and acknowledges the right of a kinsman. Ruth chapter 3 summary began as naomi coached ruth on how she should find more favor with boaz their close kinsman. Baruch is the senior lecturer at the zera avraham institute based in israel. May 11, 2020 in chapter 1 of ruth gods hand fell hard upon naomi and her family. Ruth told naomi about boaz, and naomi knew that god was in the midst of blessing and comforting them through boaz, a near kinsman. As the younger and stronger of the two women, ruth decided to. Elimelech and his wife naomi are living in israel, gods chosen land, yet we read that their eyes began looking to the prosperity in the world. Certainly, he was a man of strong and noble character, the many virtues of whom are exhibited in this chapter. Like 1sa 12, it gives a series of intimate glimpses into the private lives of the members of an israelite family. Having dedicated herself to the god of israel, ruth, in chapter 2, begins to grow in her relationship and dedication to boaz.
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