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The servant who was set over the reapers answered, It is the Moabite lady who came back with Naomi out of the country of Moab:
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A Reputation of Character
The servant identifies Ruth not by name, but by her nationality ('Moabitish') and her association with Naomi. Commentators note that her commendable behavior—asking permission and working diligently—was already known. This shows that Ruth's character and work ethic had made a positive impression before she was formally introduced to Boaz.
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19th Century
Anglican
The steward gives a detailed account of Ruth. She is “the (rather, “a”) Moabitish young woman.” She is a foreigner; as such, she had a special<…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the servant that was set over the reapers answered and said Who had taken a great…
Presbyterian
The devout and kind language between Boaz and his reapers shows that there were godly people in Israel. Such language as this is rarely heard in ou…
