Ruth 3:10
“And he said, Blessed be thou of the LORD, my daughter: for thou hast shewed more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, inasmuch as thou followedst not young men, whether poor or rich.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he said, blessed be thou of the Lord, my daughter,.... Instead of calling her an immodest woman for laying herself…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Thou hast shewed more kindness ... - Literally, “Thou hast made thy last kindness better than the first.” Her last…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
In the latter end than at the beginning - It is not easy to find out what Boaz means. Perhaps חסד chesed, which we…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Ruth 3:6-13
Here is, I. Boaz's good management of his common affairs. It is probable, according to the common usage, 1. When his…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
thou hast shewed more kindness At the outset Ruth had shewn her piety towards her mother in law (Rth 2:11); now she…