Ruth
Overview
Stephen Davey approaches the book of Ruth with a commentary that emphasizes the beautiful story of love and redemption between the wealthy landowner, Boaz, and the poor widow, Ruth. His insights are designed to evoke vivid imagery and ignite genuine worship. The author points to how the sovereign hand of God is revealed. As a study in biblical theology, this commentary uncovers principles regarding the love of Christ for his bride.
Top Highlights
“In their world and their culture, the loss of a husband was felt deeper than just the loss of companionship; the pain went deeper than sorrow. These deaths not only threatened their future happiness on earth but their ability to even survive.” (Page 28)
“We’ve read this story so often that we’ve forgotten what Ruth is giving up. She’s already lost her husband. Now she’s turning her back on her citizenship, her country, her family, her religion, and her security.” (Page 35)
“The Book of Ruth provides the only detailed example in the Bible of the Hebrew goel—kinsman redeemer” (Page 10)
“His heart is pounding as he walks inside that house. He’s already mapping out an immediate plan to get her attention. She’ll carry home more grain than any reaper in Israel’s history. In the meantime, he walks through the door, clears his throat, and introduces himself.” (Page 46)
“Bethlehem and she really didn’t want anybody to know that she and her husband had permitted their two sons to marry pagan Gentiles.5 In other words, this might have been an attempt to cover up her unfaithfulness to God.” (Pages 31–32)
- Title: Ruth
- Author: Stephen Davey
- Series: Wisdom Commentary Series
- Publisher: Charity House
- Print Publication Date: 2013
- Logos Release Date: 2017
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Bible. O.T. Ruth › Commentaries
- ISBNs: 9780985167912, 0985167912
- Resource ID: LLS:WISCOM08RU
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-10-05T17:25:58Z
