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Ruth 2:12

King James Version (KJV)

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Ruth 2:12

Verse 12 of 23

Scripture focus

The LORD recompense thy work, and a full reward be given thee of the LORD God of Israel, under whose wings thou art come to trust.

Ruth 2:12 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Ruth 2:12

Theological / Devotional

The Lord recompense. Boaz invokes upon Ruth the blessing of Jehovah.

Under whose wings. This metaphor is of the young chickens running to their mother to be sheltered from danger, from storm, or from cold. This metaphor is a favorite expression with Ruth’s descendant, David (see Ps. 17:8; 36:7; 63:7), and is used by Christ also (see Matt. 23:37). Boaz speaks with great modesty and piety. He realizes himself, and wishes Ruth to understand, that the God of the Israelites, whom she has accepted as her God, is the only one who can give her the reward she deserves.

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