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Ruth the Moabitess said, Yes, he said to me, You shall keep fast by my young men, until they have ended all my harvest.

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A Season of Provision

Commentators note that Boaz's instruction for Ruth to stay for "all my harvest" was emphatic and included both the barley and wheat harvests. This was not a one-day offer but a season-long provision. Ruth's report to Naomi highlights her recognition of this extraordinary and sustained kindness, a model for recognizing God's generous provision in our own lives.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Ruth 2:21

19th Century

Bishop

My young men ... my harvest.— Emphatic in the Hebrew. As long as my reaping lasts, remain steadfastly with us.

John Gill

John Gill

On Ruth 2:21

17th Century

Pastor

And Ruth the Moabitess said, he said to me also
Besides the favours he has shown me already, he has given me reason …

Matthew Henry

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…