Ruth 2:10

"Let your eyes be on the field that they reap, and go after them. Haven’t I commanded the young men not to touch you? When you are thirsty, go to the vessels, and drink from that which the young men have drawn.”"

Key Reflection

In Ruth 2:10, these words encourage Ruth to focus on the fields where she can find work and food, trusting in Boaz's protection and provision. The command not to let others hinder her and the offer of water when thirsty symbolize divine guidance and care, inviting Ruth to remain vigilant and faithful while relying on God’s provisions.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

She fell on her face -With Oriental reverence (compareGenesis 33:3, and the marginal reference).

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