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A Community's Blessing
The elders and people don't just witness the event; they pronounce a powerful blessing. Commentators note they invoke the names of Rachel and Leah, the foundational mothers of Israel, praying for Ruth to be similarly fruitful. This act demonstrates the biblical importance of community affirmation and prayerful support for marriage.
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Ruth
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Albert Barnes
On Ruth 4:11
18th Century
Theologian
There is something of a poetical turn in this speech of the elders, and something prophetic in the blessing pronounced by them. It is unique and ob…
Charles Ellicott
On Ruth 4:11
19th Century
Bishop
The Lord ...—In this way, the nuptial blessing is invoked.
Is come.—Rather, is coming.
John Gill
On Ruth 4:11
17th Century
Pastor
And all the people that were in the gate, and the elders,
said, we are witnesses
Both…
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Matthew Henry
On Ruth 4:9–12
17th Century
Minister
Men are ready to seize opportunities for increasing their estates, but few know the value of godliness. Such are the wise men of this world, whom t…