I thought: Heb. I said I will reveal in thine ear
before the inhabitants: Genesis 23:18; Jeremiah 32:10-12
for there is none: Leviticus 25:25-29
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Ruth 4:4
Ruth 4:4
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Ruth 4 — OverviewRuth 4 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleIn this chapter we have the wedding between Boaz and Ruth, in the
circumstances of which there was something uncommon, which is kept upon
record for the illustration, not only of the law concerning the
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one of the elders (or aldermen) of the city; for he was a mighty man of
wealth. Perhaps he was father of the city, and sat chief; for he seems…Ruth 4:1-12Ruth 4:1-12 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe bridal of Boaz and Ruth.
I. THERE WERE SOME OBSTACLES IN THE WAY. There were none, indeed, in Boaz's heart; it was full of pure esteem and love for Ruth. There were none in his financial circumstances; he was able…Ruth 4:1-22Ruth 4:1-22 · The Pulpit CommentaryEXPOSITION