Charles Ellicott Commentary Ruth 1:9

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Ruth 1:9

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Ruth 1:9

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"Jehovah grant you that ye may find rest, each of you in the house of her husband. Then she kissed them, and they lifted up their voice, and wept." — Ruth 1:9 (ASV)

The Lord grant you ... —A twofold blessing is invoked by Naomi on her daughters-in-law, made the more solemn by the twofold mention of the sacred name Jehovah. She prays first for the general blessing, that God will show them mercy, and secondly for the special blessing, that they may find rest and peace in a new home.