"Please let me glean and gather…" in Hebrew means that Ruth asked to glean behind the harvesters, set her takings aside, and gather up the piles when she is ...

Ruth humbly owned herself unworthy of favours, seeing she was born and brought up a heathen. It well becomes us all to think humbly of ourselves, esteeming ...

These are the words of the servant continued, who goes on with the account of Ruth, and her conduct, since she had been in the field.

The liveliest affection to her mother-in-law, and the faithful remembrance of the dead, were there, but above all the mighty attraction of the God of Israel.

Ruth's journey from widowhood to being a part of God's redemptive plan showcases the transformative power of trust and perseverance.

The idea is that Ruth, as an inexperienced gleaner, was only able to gather a little bit (meʿat), and that the leader of the harvesters took pity on her.

During the period of the Judges Israel was self-governing. The law was given by God, and they chose judges from among themselves.

27 окт. 2022 г. · Now behold, Boaz came from Bethlehem and said to the reapers, "May the LORD be with you." And they said to him, "May the LORD bless you."

Ruth humbly owned herself unworthy of favours, seeing she was born and brought up a heathen. It well becomes us all to think humbly of ourselves, esteeming ...

Ruth 2:7 is a powerful verse that captures the essence of Ruth's character and her story. It speaks to the themes of providence, hard work, and humility.