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Recognizing God's Providence
Naomi's cry of blessing marks a dramatic turn from her earlier bitterness. She recognizes God's providential hand at work through Boaz's actions. Commentators explain that God's kindness “to the living and to the dead” shows His faithfulness extends beyond death, honoring the memory of Naomi's deceased husband and sons by caring for their widows.
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Ruth
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Albert Barnes
On Ruth 2:20
18th Century
Theologian
Blessed be he of the Lord ... — We may gather from Naomi’s allusion to the dead that both her husband and son had been faithful ser…
Charles Ellicott
On Ruth 2:20
19th Century
Bishop
Who has not ... —It is not clear whether the grammatical antecedent is God or Boaz. Either way a good sense is obtained. As our lo…
John Gill
On Ruth 2:20
17th Century
Pastor
And Naomi said to her daughter in law, blessed be he of the
Lord
Or the Lord bless him …
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Matthew Henry
On Ruth 2:17–23
17th Century
Minister
It encourages industry, for in all labor, even that of gleaning, there is profit. Ruth was pleased with what she gained by her own industry, and wa…