Charles Ellicott Commentary Ruth 4:14
Charles Ellicott Commentary
Ruth 4:14
1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott Commentary
Ruth 4:14
1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE
"And the women said unto Naomi, Blessed be Jehovah, who hath not left thee this day without a near kinsman; and let his name be famous in Israel." — Ruth 4:14 (ASV)
Left you without. —Literally, not allowed to cease for you.
A kinsman. —That is, the child (See next verse). The word kinsman here is Goel, a redeemer.