Charles Ellicott Commentary Ruth 2:4

"And, behold, Boaz came from Bethlehem, and said unto the reapers, Jehovah be with you. And they answered him, Jehovah bless thee." — Ruth 2:4 (ASV)

The Lord be with you. —There is a trace here of the good feeling prevailing between Boaz and his servants. Though he has come to his field to supervise the work, it is not in a fault-finding spirit, but with true courtesy and friendliness; nor is it a frivolous jesting manner that he displays, but with gravity and soberness, he conducts himself as a true gentleman in his dealings with those of lower standing.