And now, my daughter, do not fear. I will do for you all that you request, for all the people of my town know that you are a virtuous woman.

Commentaries

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

City. —Literally, gate: the constant meeting-place of persons going in and out. (Genesis 34:20; [Reference Ge…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And now, my daughter, fear not
Either of being forced and defiled, to which he had exposed herself by lying down at …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

What in one age or nation would be improper, is not always so in another age or another nation. As a judge of Israel, Boaz would inform Ruth what s…