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She said to her, All that you say I will do.
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Obedience Rooted in Trust
Commentators highlight that Ruth's immediate agreement, "All that you say I will do," is not blind submission. It is an "intelligent obedience" born from her deep trust in Naomi's piety and wisdom. She understands the cultural and legal duties involved and acts with "conscious innocence," confident that her godly mother-in-law would not advise anything immoral.
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19th Century
Anglican
I will do. — Ruth’s obedience here is an intelligent obedience. She knew the specific relationship Boaz had to her family…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And she said to her Having the highest opinion of her piety and prudence, and being confident she would never advise…
Presbyterian
The married state should be a rest, as much as anything on earth can be, because it ought to fix the affections and form a connection for life. The…