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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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19th Century
Bishop
My young men ... my harvest.— Emphatic in the Hebrew. As long as my reaping lasts, remain steadfastly with us.
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 …
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…