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George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Ruth 3:4

Sleepeth. People of fortune did not disdain to sleep among the corn. Non pudor in stipula placidam cepisse quietem, Nec f'9cnum capiti supposuisse suo .----- Ovid, Fast. i. (Menochius) --- Feet. It is said that women in the East, enter their husbands' bed at the feet, to shew their submission. (Calmet) --- Ruth was conducted on this occasion by a superior Being, who gave success to her undertaking, and disposed the mind of Booz (Theodoret) to grant her just claim. It was according to the law... read more

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George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Ruth 3:7

Merry. Hebrew, "good," yet by no means intoxicated. (Du Hamel; Menochius) --- It was formerly the custom, as it is still in many places, (Haydock) to conclude the harvest with a feast; (Calmet) on which day Cato observes, that the men and oxen did not work. (De re Rust. c. 131.) Hence the vacuna of Ovid. (Fast. vi.) (Tirinus) --- The pagans did this in honour of Jupiter and Ceres. But the true God had enjoined his people (Haydock) to offer the first-fruits to him, and to feast in his presence,... read more

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George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Ruth 3:8

Troubled. Hebrew may be rendered, "and turned himself, or felt," &c. (Calmet) --- He perceived something at his feet, when he awoke, and was in consternation, particularly when he perceived, through the glimmering light, a woman at his feet. (Haydock). read more

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George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Ruth 3:9

Kinsman. Hebrew, "a redeemer;" (Calmet) one bound to defend and to espouse a brother's widow, if others more nearly akin refuse. (Haydock) --- Ruth modestly admonishes him of this duty, and begs that he would take her to wife, (Calmet) as he might then have done without any other formality. (Serarius, q. vii.) --- We find a similar expression [in] Ezechiel xvi. 8., and Deuteronomy xxii. 80. Some think that she only asked for protection. The custom of the husband, stretching a part of his... read more

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George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Ruth 3:10

Thy latter kindness; viz., to thy husband deceased, in seeking to keep up his name and family, by marrying his relation according to the law, and not following after young men: for Booz, it seems, was then in years. (Challoner) Salien supposes about seventy years old. (Haydock) --- The affection which Ruth had all along displayed towards her husband, deserved applause. (Calmet) --- Much more did her present endeavours to comply with God’s law. (Worthington) read more

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George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Ruth 3:11

Woman. Virtuous here may denote, "strong, generous," &c., Proverbs xxxi. 10. (Calmet) --- But it includes the assemblage of all virtues. (Haydock). read more

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George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Ruth 3:12

Than I. The Jews think that he was brother of Elimelech, while Booz was only his nephew. But they might be in the same degree; the other being only older. (Calmet) read more

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George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Ruth 3:13

Well. Hebrew tob. (Haydock) --- Hence the Jews would translate, "If Tob will redeem thee, let him." They say that Tob was the paternal uncle of Mahalon: but it is not probable that his proper name should be only here mentioned, and not [in] chap. iv. The Septuagint and Chaldean are conformable to the Vulgate and the opinion of the Jews is abandoned by most interpreters; (Calmet) and by the Protestant, "well, let him do the kinsman's part." (Haydock) --- Liveth . Chaldean, "Bound by an oath,... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Ruth 3:1-5

1-5 The married state should be a rest, as much as any thing upon earth can be so, as it ought to fix the affections and form a connexion for life. Therefore it should be engaged in with great seriousness, with earnest prayers for direction, for the blessing of God, and with regard to his precepts. Parents should carefully advise their children in this important concern, that it may be well with them as to their souls. Be it always remembered, That is best for us which is best for our souls.... read more

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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Ruth 3:6-13

6-13 What in one age or nation would be improper, is not always so in another age or another nation. Being a judge of Israel, Boaz would tell Ruth what she should do; also whether he had the right of redemption, and what methods must be taken, and what rites used, in order to accomplishing her marriage with him or another person. The conduct of Boaz calls for the highest praise. He attempted not to take advantage of Ruth; he did not disdain her as a poor, destitute stranger, nor suspect her of... read more

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Ruth 3:4

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Ruth 3:7

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Ruth 3:8

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Ruth 3:9

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Ruth 3:10

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Ruth 3:11

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Ruth 3:12

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Ruth 3:13

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Ruth 3:1-5

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Ruth 3:6-13

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