Ruth - Caput 4

Ruth 4.1 ascendit ergo Booz ad portam et sedit ibi cumque vidisset propinquum praeterire de quo prius sermo habitus est dixit ad eum declina paulisper et sede hic vocans eum nomine suo qui devertit et sedit Ruth 4.2 tollens autem Booz decem viros de senioribus civitatis dixit ad eos sedete hic Ruth 4.3 quibus residentibus locutus est ad propinquum partem agri fratris nostri Helimelech vendit Noemi quae reversa est de regione moabitide Ruth 4.4 quod audire te volui et tibi dicere coram cunctis sedentibus et maioribus natu de populo meo si vis possidere iure propinquitatis eme et posside sin autem tibi displicet hoc ipsum indica mihi ut sciam quid facere debeam nullus est enim propinquus excepto te qui prior es et me qui secundus sum at ille respondit ego agrum emam Ruth 4.5 cui dixit Booz quando emeris agrum de manu mulieris Ruth quoque Moabitidem quae uxor defuncti fuit debes accipere ut suscites nomen propinqui tui in hereditate sua Ruth 4.6 qui respondit cedo iure propinquitatis neque enim posteritatem familiae meae delere debeo tu meo utere privilegio quo me libenter carere profiteor Ruth 4.7 hic autem erat mos antiquitus in Israhel inter propinquos et si quando alter alteri suo iure cedebat ut esset firma concessio solvebat homo calciamentum suum et dabat proximo suo hoc erat testimonium cessionis in Israhel Ruth 4.8 dixit ergo propinquus Booz tolle calciamentum quod statim solvit de pede suo Ruth 4.9 at ille maioribus natu et universo populo testes inquit vos estis hodie quod possederim omnia quae fuerunt Helimelech et Chellion et Maalon tradente Noemi Ruth 4.10 et Ruth Moabitidem uxorem Maalon in coniugium sumpserim ut suscitem nomen defuncti in hereditate sua ne vocabulum eius de familia sua ac fratribus et populo deleatur vos inquam huius rei testes estis Ruth 4.11 respondit omnis populus qui erat in porta et maiores natu nos testes sumus faciat Dominus hanc mulierem quae ingreditur domum tuam sicut Rachel et Liam quae aedificaverunt domum Israhel ut sit exemplum virtutis in Ephrata et habeat celebre nomen in Bethleem Ruth 4.12 fiatque domus tua sicut domus Phares quem Thamar peperit Iudae de semine quod dederit Dominus tibi ex hac puella Ruth 4.13 tulit itaque Booz Ruth et accepit uxorem ingressusque est ad eam et dedit illi Dominus ut conciperet et pareret filium Ruth 4.14 dixeruntque mulieres ad Noemi benedictus Dominus qui non est passus ut deficeret successor familiae tuae et vocaretur nomen eius in Israhel Ruth 4.15 et habeas qui consoletur animam tuam et enutriat senectutem de nuru enim tua natus est quae te diligit et multo tibi est melior quam si septem haberes filios Ruth 4.16 susceptumque Noemi puerum posuit in sinu suo et nutricis ac gerulae officio fungebatur Ruth 4.17 vicinae autem mulieres congratulantes ei et dicentes natus est filius Noemi vocaverunt nomen eius Obed hic est pater Isai patris David Ruth 4.18 hae sunt generationes Phares Phares genuit Esrom Ruth 4.19 Esrom genuit Aram Aram genuit Aminadab Ruth 4.20 Aminadab genuit Naasson Naasson genuit Salma Ruth 4.21 Salma genuit Booz Booz genuit Obed Ruth 4.22 Obed genuit Isai Isai genuit David

Ruth : Caput 4

The Redemptive Conclusion of Ruth Chapter 4

Ruth chapter 4 concludes with a story of redemption and transformation. This passage invites us to reflect on the profound connection between love and law in God's plan. The inspiring story of Boaz's rescue of Ruth and Naomi, which culminates in their marriage and the birth of a child, highlights essential themes such as family redemption, divine providence, and the messianic lineage.

In this final chapter, we discover how God works through ordinary circumstances to accomplish extraordinary purposes. We invite you to explore five biblical passages that illustrate the transformative themes of Ruth 4.

Revelation of the Law of Levirate Marriage

Deuteronomy 25:5-6: "If two brothers live together and one of them dies without leaving children, the widow shall not marry outside the family. The deceased's brother shall marry her and fulfill the duties of a brother-in-law." This law, known as the law of levirate marriage, is the basis for Boaz's actions to save Ruth, illustrating the importance of family ties and the responsibilities that come with them.

Divine Protection

Psalm 68:5: "A father of orphans and a defender of widows, God is in his holy habitation." This verse reflects how God cared for Ruth and Naomi through Boaz, highlighting God's faithfulness to the most vulnerable.

The Promise of Deliverance

Isaiah 43:1: "Do not be afraid, for I have delivered you; I have called him by name; you are mine." This promise echoes Boaz's act of salvation, foreshadowing the divine salvation we find in Christ.

Messianic Lineage

Matthew 1:5-6: "Salmon begat Boaz, whose mother was Rahab; Boaz begat Obed, whose mother was Ruth; Obed begat Jesse, and Jesse begat King David." This passage shows how Ruth's story is intimately connected to the lineage of Jesus, reminding us that even the simplest stories can have an eternal impact.

Divine Providence

Romans 8:28: "We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, to those who have been called according to his purpose." This verse summarizes God's providence at work in the circumstances of Ruth and Naomi's lives, encouraging us to trust in his plan even when the paths seem uncertain.

Meditating on these passages, we are invited to recognize God's hand in our own lives and celebrate how he works for our good through challenges and trials.