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Then said she, "Sit still, my daughter, until you know how the matter will fall; for the man will not rest, until he has finished the thing this day."

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The Wisdom of Patient Waiting

Naomi advises Ruth to "sit still" and patiently wait. Commentators explain this isn't passive anxiety but a confident rest. Ruth has done her part, and now she must trust her redeemer to act. Matthew Henry applies this directly to believers, stating, "Our strength is to sit still," encouraging us to cast our cares on God after we have acted in faith.

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Ruth

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Ruth 3:18

19th Century

Bishop

Will not be at rest. — i.e., will not keep quiet.

John Gill

John Gill

On Ruth 3:18

17th Century

Pastor

Then, said she, sit still, my daughter
Keep at home, say nothing of this affair to any person, be easy about it, tak…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Ruth 3:14–18

17th Century

Minister

Ruth had done all that was appropriate for her to do. She must patiently await the outcome. Boaz, having taken on this matter, would be sure to man…

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