Ruth 1 new international version niv naomi loses her husband and sons. Because it is about ordinary people, this story can help us today. 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. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Enjoy the beauty and majesty of the language of the authorized. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of ruth. Obviously, the author was familiar with israels greatest king. The final words of the book link ruth with her greatgrandson, david ruth 4. In addition, indepth study tools are provided on the site with access to commentaries, encyclopedias, dictionaries, and other theological resources. The book of ruth is the narrative of a love story, yet also has some important genealogy. The kjv commentary bible uses the king james version for its english text, but each book of the bible has notes and explanations written by mathew henry, author, writer, and minister born in wales, united kingdom. A collective wisdom on the bible kindle edition by barnes, albert, clarke, adam, henry, matthew, spurgeon, charles h. The interpreters bible gives the following outline of the book of ruth. Free bible commentary on book of ruth in easy english.
The past, both recent and distant, had many great students of gods word, the bible. Sep 12, 2012 this is the holy book of ruth, known simply as the book of ruth. Within this bible you can access bible commentary, history, helps, sermons, and more. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 1200 word vocabulary on the book of ruth. The book of ruth is one of the bibles shortest books, telling its story in just four chapters. The book of ruth is an important historical work in hebrew scripture, our old testament of the bible, as it traces the lineage of king david and ultimately that of the messiah, jesus christ. The book of ruth has always been one of my favorite books of the bible. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the ultimate commentary on ruth. Ruth 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Ruth 1 commentary explaining the book bible study guide. Like 1sa 12, it gives a series of intimate glimpses into the.
Book of ruth overview insight for living ministries. This short book, only four chapters, shows how god uses unexpected people in amazing ways. We must not be weary of welldoing, because in due season we shall reap. This intuitive app contains the full text of the popular king james version english translation, with commentaries. The timeline of this book is intertwined during the period of the judges.
The book of ruth reflects a time of peace between israel and moab contrast jdg 3. Ruth 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. Commentary for ruth 1 we find in this book excellent examples of faith, piety, patience, humility, industry, and lovingkindness, in the common events of life. 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 was a moabite woman, whose sense of piety and devotion to her motherinlaw naomi led to her marriage to the prominent boaz of bethlehem in judah. Here is the main idea, the purpose of the book, a few leading themes, an explanation of what it means for us today, and some study questions you can use in your small group or quiet time. Blue letter bible is a free, searchable online bible program providing access to many different bible translations including. Indeed, if there be a contrast, as it appears to me, complete and welldefined in this part of scripture, it is between the real and proper appendix of the book of judges judges 1721 and this book of ruth, which man and tradition tell us once made another supplement. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. Brief summary of ruth the kjv bible scriptures the content of ruth according to the kjv bible scriptures contains a short overview of the main subjects, people, events and ancient topics in the following summary of the kjv bible scriptures. Nov 20, 2017 the book of judges read by alexander scourby. Ruth is book number 8 in the old testament of the bible.
The author was anonymous but some believe it was perhaps written by samuel the prophet. Study ruth 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Since the text and audio content provided by blb represent a range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed in the resource materials are not. Ruth 1 niv naomi loses her husband and sons in bible. Verses 14 16 14 and boaz said unto her, at mealtime probably lunch come thou hither, and eat of the bread, and dip thy morsel in the vinegar. It reads more like a short story and the insight in it runs deep. These two issues are addressed in the book of ruth. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Almost without peer in scripture, this story views god through the eyes of a woman. When providence had made her poor, she cheerfully stoops to her lot. 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. Did you know that in psalm 46 of the king james bible was published in the.
We are fortunate to be left a great legacy of bible study. The translated bible text has been through advanced checking. She took care not to lose time, for she gleaned until evening. Commentary on the book of ruth by matthew henry old. This story is about an ordinary family whose members suffered many losses but god went on looking after them. Adapted from the book of ruth commentary by robert l. The book of ruth william kelly bible topics, commentaries. Among historical narratives in scripture it is unexcelled in its compactness, vividness, warmth, beauty and dramatic effectiveness an exquisitely wrought jewel of hebrew narrative art. May god, by his grace, fit us for all such changes, especially the great change. Ruth commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole bible. Its an intimate family tale of misfortune, crafty use of kinship ties, and ultimately, loyalty.
The following verses are quoted from the king james version kjv of the bible. The book of ruth is one of the most moving accounts in the bible, a story of love and loyalty that is a stark contrast to todays cynical, throwaway society. The book of judges comes just before ruth in our english bibles and you can see from its very last verse what sort of period it was. Also we see the special care which gods providence take of our smallest concerns, encouraging us to full trust therein. Study the bible online using commentary on ruth and more. 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. Study the bible online using commentary on ruth 1 and more. This is the holy book of ruth, known simply as the book of ruth. The book of ruth follows the book of judges in our bibles because its setting was in that time period. A free bible version and commentary on the book of ruth in easyenglish. The first chapter of the book of ruth is a very important one. David guziks bible commentary on ruth chapter 1, where ruth makes the journey with her motherinlaw naomi from the land of moab to the land of israel. 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 2 king james version kjv 2 and naomi had a kinsman of her husbands, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of elimelech. Book of ruth summary the book of ruth is more than just a beautiful, godordained, love story, although it is that. Ruth 2 kjv and naomi had a kinsman of her bible gateway. After a chronological note fixing the book in the time of the judges hence its. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. Just a courage and strength make a man a hero, so ruths courage and strength, shown in her virtue make her a hero, on the proverbs 31 kind of definition of a woman of virtue. The book of ruth is a hebrew short story, told with consummate skill. Exemplary virtue ought to have its due praise phil. The book of ruth is one of only two books of the bible to be named after women the other is esther. The book of judges kjv audio bible full by alexander.
This same word is used in a term for heroes in the bible. This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful recording of the king. 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. The second in the living room series, this 6week study delves into the virtuous character of ruth, her unique relationship with her motherinlaw naomi, and her blossoming love with boaz. Ruth 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. She did not make an excuse to sit still, or go home, till the evening. 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. Ruth bible story summary what christians want to know.
Intro to ruth biblica the international bible society. The book of ruth is really one of the greatest love stories in the bible. Read ruth commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Let us work the works of him that sent us, while it is day. Afflictions will make great and surprising changes in a little time. Now, why would the author of the book of ruth who is also most likely the author of the book of judges use this expression in a different sense in ruth 2. Ruth is a story of biblical proportions including everything from famine, widows. Mar 22, 2019 this intuitive app contains the full text of the popular king james version english translation, with commentaries. The ultimate commentary on ruth too often we forget the wisdom of the past. And a certain man of bethlehemjudah went to sojourn in the country of moab, he, and his wife, and his two sons. It is unlikely that it was written before the time of david cp.
And a certain man of bethlehemjudah went to sojourn in the country of. 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. Ruth free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the. 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. Its main character is a moabite woman named ruth, the daughterinlaw of a jewish widow named naomi. Read ruth 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Even though its small, this remarkable book contains many principles with profound impact to our lives today. The blue letter bible ministry and the blb institute hold to the historical, conservative christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of scripture. Ruth was a poor woman, and poverty often obscures the lustre of virtue.