Ruth 2:12

"Boaz answered her, “I have been told all about what you have done for your mother-in-law since the death of your husband, and how you have left your father, your mother, and the land of your birth, and have come to a people that you didn’t know before."

Key Reflection

Boaz's words highlight Ruth's remarkable faith and devotion, showcasing her selfless care for her mother-in-law Naomi and her willingness to leave behind her familiar life to embrace the unknown in a foreign land. This act of loyalty and commitment foreshadows Ruth’s ultimate acceptance into the Israelite community and her role in the lineage of King David and Jesus Christ.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

The similarity of expression here toGenesis 15:1, and inRuth 2:11toGenesis 12:1, makes it probable that Boaz had the case of Abraham in his mind. The Lord God of Israel - “Jehovah the God of Israel.” CompareJoshua 14:14, where, as here, the force of the addition, the God of Israel, lies in the person spoken of being a foreigner (seeJudges 11:21note).

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