Ruth Gleans in the Field of Boaz

21 Now Naomi had a relative on her husband's side, a man of standing from the clan of Elimelek, whose name was Boaz.

Other Translations of Ruth 2:1

King James Version

Ruth Gleans in the Field of Boaz

21 And Naomi had a kinsman of her husband's, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech; and his name was Boaz. Boaz: Gr. Booz

English Standard Version

Ruth Gleans in the Field of Boaz

21 Now Naomi had a relative of her husband's, a worthy man of the clan of Elimelech, whose name was Boaz.

The Message

Ruth Gleans in the Field of Boaz

21 It so happened that Naomi had a relative by marriage, a man prominent and rich, connected with Elimelech's family. His name was Boaz.

New King James Version

Ruth Gleans in the Field of Boaz

21 There was a relative of Naomi's husband, a man of great wealth, of the family of Elimelech. His name was Boaz.

New Living Translation

Ruth Gleans in the Field of Boaz

21 Now there was a wealthy and influential man in Bethlehem named Boaz, who was a relative of Naomi's husband, Elimelech.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ruth 2:1

Commentary on Ruth 2:1-3

(Read Ruth 2:1-3)

Observe Ruth's humility. When Providence had made her poor, she cheerfully stoops to her lot. High spirits will rather starve than stoop; not so Ruth. Nay, it is her own proposal. She speaks humbly in her expectation of leave to glean. We may not demand kindness as a debt, but ask, and take it as a favour, though in a small matter. Ruth also was an example of industry. She loved not to eat the bread of idleness. This is an example to young people. Diligence promises well, both for this world and the other. We must not be shy of any honest employment. No labour is a reproach. Sin is a thing below us, but we must not think any thing else so, to which Providence call us. She was an example of regard to her mother, and of trust in Providence. God wisely orders what seem to us small events; and those that appear altogether uncertain, still are directed to serve his own glory, and the good of his people.