Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Just then Boaz arrived from Bethlehem and greeted the harvesters, “The LORD be with you!” “The LORD bless you!” they answered. New Living Translation While she was there, Boaz arrived from Bethlehem and greeted the harvesters. “The LORD be with you!” he said. “The LORD bless you!” the harvesters replied. English Standard Version And behold, Boaz came from Bethlehem. And he said to the reapers, “The LORD be with you!” And they answered, “The LORD bless you.” Berean Standard Bible Just then Boaz arrived from Bethlehem and said to the harvesters, “The LORD be with you.” “The LORD bless you,” they replied. Berean Literal Bible And behold, Boaz came from Bethlehem and said to the reapers, “YHWH be with you⁺!” And they answered him, “YHWH blesses you.” King James Bible And, behold, Boaz came from Bethlehem, and said unto the reapers, The LORD be with you. And they answered him, The LORD bless thee. New King James Version Now behold, Boaz came from Bethlehem, and said to the reapers, “The LORD be with you!” And they answered him, “The LORD bless you!” New American Standard Bible Now behold, Boaz came from Bethlehem and said to the reapers, “May the LORD be with you.” And they said to him, “May the LORD bless you.” NASB 1995 Now behold, Boaz came from Bethlehem and said to the reapers, “May the LORD be with you.” And they said to him, “May the LORD bless you.” NASB 1977 Now behold, Boaz came from Bethlehem and said to the reapers, “May the LORD be with you.” And they said to him, “May the LORD bless you.” Legacy Standard Bible Now behold, Boaz came from Bethlehem and said to the reapers, “May Yahweh be with you.” And they said to him, “May Yahweh bless you.” Amplified Bible It was then that Boaz came back from Bethlehem and said to the reapers, “The LORD be with you!” And they answered him, “The LORD bless you!” Berean Annotated Bible Just then Boaz (fleetness) arrived from Bethlehem (house of bread) and said to the harvesters, “The LORD {YHWH} be with you⁺. “The LORD bless you, they replied. Christian Standard Bible Later, when Boaz arrived from Bethlehem, he said to the harvesters, “The LORD be with you.” “The LORD bless you,” they replied. Holman Christian Standard Bible Later, when Boaz arrived from Bethlehem, he said to the harvesters, “The LORD be with you."” The LORD bless you,” they replied. American Standard Version And, behold, Boaz came from Bethlehem, and said unto the reapers, Jehovah be with you. And they answered him, Jehovah bless thee. Contemporary English Version When Boaz arrived from Bethlehem and went out to his field, he said to the harvest workers, "The LORD bless you!" They replied, "And may the LORD bless you!" English Revised Version And, behold, Boaz came from Beth-lehem, and said unto the reapers, The LORD be with you. And they answered him, The LORD bless thee. GOD'S WORD® Translation Just then, Boaz was coming from Bethlehem, and he said to his reapers, "May the LORD be with all of you!" They answered him, "May the LORD bless you!" Good News Translation Some time later Boaz himself arrived from Bethlehem and greeted the workers. "The LORD be with you!" he said. "The LORD bless you!" they answered. International Standard Version Now when Boaz arrived from Bethlehem, he told the harvesters, "The LORD be with you." "May the LORD bless you!" they replied. NET Bible Now at that very moment, Boaz arrived from Bethlehem and greeted the harvesters, "May the LORD be with you!" They replied, "May the LORD bless you!" New Heart English Bible Look, Boaz came from Bethlehem, and said to the reapers, "The LORD be with you." They answered him, "The LORD bless you." Webster's Bible Translation And behold, Boaz came from Beth-lehem, and said to the reapers, The LORD be with you. And they answered him, The LORD bless thee. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleJust then Boaz arrived from Bethlehem and said to the harvesters, “The LORD be with you.” “The LORD bless you,” they replied. World English Bible Behold, Boaz came from Bethlehem, and said to the reapers, “May Yahweh be with you.” They answered him, “May Yahweh bless you.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd behold, Boaz has come from Beth-Lehem, and says to the reapers, “YHWH [is] with you”; and they say to him, “YHWH blesses you.” Berean Literal Bible And behold, Boaz came from Bethlehem and said to the reapers, “YHWH be with you⁺!” And they answered him, “YHWH blesses you.” Young's Literal Translation And lo, Boaz hath come from Beth-Lehem, and saith to the reapers, 'Jehovah is with you;' and they say to him, 'Jehovah doth bless thee.' Smith's Literal Translation And behold, Boaz came from the house of bread, and he will say to the reapers, Jehovah be with you. And they will say to him, Jehovah will bless thee. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd behold, he came out of Bethlehem, and said to the reapers: The Lord be with you. And they answered him: The Lord bless thee. Catholic Public Domain Version And behold, he came out of Bethlehem and said to the reapers, “The Lord be with you.” They answered him, “May the Lord bless you.” New American Bible Soon, along came Boaz from Bethlehem and said to the harvesters, “The LORD be with you,” and they replied, “The LORD bless you.” New Revised Standard Version Just then Boaz came from Bethlehem. He said to the reapers, “The LORD be with you.” They answered, “The LORD bless you.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd, behold, Boaz came from Beth-lehem, and said to the reapers, Peace be with you. And they answered him, The LORD bless you. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And behold, Baaz came from Bayth Lekhem and said to the reapers: “Peace with you!” They said to him: “LORD JEHOVAH bless you!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And, behold, Boaz came from Beth-lehem, and said unto the reapers: 'The LORD be with you.' And they answered him: 'The LORD bless thee.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And, behold, Booz came from Bethleem, and said to the reapers, The Lord be with you: and they said to him, The Lord bless thee. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Boaz Meets Ruth…3So Ruth departed and went out into the field and gleaned after the harvesters. And she happened to come to the part of the field belonging to Boaz, who was from the clan of Elimelech. 4Just then Boaz arrived from Bethlehem and said to the harvesters, “The LORD be with you.” “The LORD bless you,” they replied. 5And Boaz asked the foreman of his harvesters, “Whose young woman is this?”… Cross References Just then Boaz arrived from Bethlehem 1 Samuel 17:12 Now David was the son of a man named Jesse, an Ephrathite from Bethlehem of Judah who had eight sons. And in the days of Saul, Jesse was old and well along in years. John 7:42 Doesn’t the Scripture say that the Christ will come from the line of David and from Bethlehem, the village where David lived?” Micah 5:2 But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me One to be ruler over Israel—One whose origins are of old, from the days of eternity. and said to the harvesters, Deuteronomy 24:19 If you are harvesting in your field and forget a sheaf there, do not go back to get it. It is to be left for the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widow, so that the LORD your God may bless you in all the work of your hands. Leviticus 19:9-10 When you reap the harvest of your land, you are not to reap to the very edges of your field or gather the gleanings of your harvest. / You must not strip your vineyard bare or gather its fallen grapes. Leave them for the poor and the foreigner. I am the LORD your God. James 5:4 Look, the wages you withheld from the workmen who mowed your fields are crying out against you. The cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of Hosts. “The LORD be with you.” 2 Thessalonians 3:16 Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you. Judges 6:12 And the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon and said, “The LORD is with you, O mighty man of valor.” Matthew 28:20 and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” “The LORD bless you,” they replied. Psalm 129:8 May none who pass by say to them, “The blessing of the LORD be on you; we bless you in the name of the LORD.” Psalm 134:3 May the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth, bless you from Zion. Numbers 6:24-26 ‘May the LORD bless you and keep you; / may the LORD cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; / may the LORD lift up His countenance toward you and give you peace.’ 2 Chronicles 15:2 So he went out to meet Asa and said to him, “Listen to me, Asa and all Judah and Benjamin. The LORD is with you when you are with Him. If you seek Him, He will be found by you, but if you forsake Him, He will forsake you. 1 Samuel 17:37 David added, “The LORD, who delivered me from the claws of the lion and the bear, will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.” “Go,” said Saul, “and may the LORD be with you.” 1 Samuel 20:42 And Jonathan said to David, “Go in peace, for the two of us have sworn in the name of the LORD, saying, ‘May the LORD be a witness between you and me, and between your descendants and mine forever.’” Then David got up and departed, and Jonathan went back into the city. 1 Samuel 23:21 “May you be blessed by the LORD,” replied Saul, “for you have had compassion on me. Treasury of Scripture And, behold, Boaz came from Bethlehem, and said to the reapers, The LORD be with you. And they answered him, The LORD bless you. The Lord Psalm 118:26 Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the LORD: we have blessed you out of the house of the LORD. Psalm 129:7,8 Wherewith the mower filleth not his hand; nor he that bindeth sheaves his bosom… Luke 1:28 And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. And they Ruth 4:11 And all the people that were in the gate, and the elders, said, We are witnesses. The LORD make the woman that is come into thine house like Rachel and like Leah, which two did build the house of Israel: and do thou worthily in Ephratah, and be famous in Bethlehem: Genesis 18:19 For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him. Joshua 24:15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD. Jump to Previous Arrived Bethlehem Beth-Lehem Bless Boaz Bo'az Harvesters ReapersJump to Next Arrived Bethlehem Beth-Lehem Bless Boaz Bo'az Harvesters ReapersRuth 2 1. Ruth gleans in the field of Boaz4. Boaz takes notice of her 8. and shows her great favor 18. That which she got, she carries to Naomi Just then Boaz arrived from Bethlehem Boaz's arrival is significant as it highlights divine timing in the narrative. Bethlehem, meaning "house of bread," is a town in Judah known for its fertile land. This setting foreshadows its future significance as the birthplace of Jesus Christ (Micah 5:2). Boaz, a wealthy and influential man, is introduced as a kinsman-redeemer, a concept rooted in Levitical law (Leviticus 25:25), which allowed a relative to redeem a family member in distress. and said to the harvesters, “The LORD be with you.” “The LORD bless you,” they replied. Persons / Places / Events 1. BoazA wealthy and influential man from Bethlehem, Boaz is a relative of Naomi's deceased husband, Elimelech. He is known for his kindness and adherence to the laws of God, which is evident in his interactions with Ruth. 2. Ruth A Moabite widow who has shown great loyalty to her mother-in-law, Naomi, by leaving her homeland to live in Bethlehem. Her character is marked by humility and diligence. 3. Bethlehem A town in Judah, significant as the setting for the events of the Book of Ruth. It is also the future birthplace of King David and Jesus Christ. 4. Harvest The time of gathering crops, which is the backdrop for Ruth's encounter with Boaz. It symbolizes God's provision and the opportunity for Ruth to find favor and sustenance. 5. Field of Boaz The specific location where Ruth gleans, representing a place of divine appointment and blessing. Teaching Points Godly LeadershipBoaz exemplifies a leader who acknowledges God in his daily interactions. As Christians, we should strive to lead with integrity and faith, recognizing God's presence in our work and relationships. Blessing Others The mutual exchange of blessings between Boaz and his workers highlights the importance of speaking life and encouragement into the lives of those around us. Divine Appointments Ruth's presence in Boaz's field is not by chance but by divine orchestration. We should remain open to God's guidance and the opportunities He places before us. Faithfulness in Work Ruth's diligence in gleaning reflects a strong work ethic and trust in God's provision. We are called to work faithfully, trusting that God will meet our needs. Community and Support The interaction between Boaz and his workers shows a community built on mutual respect and support. As believers, we should foster environments where encouragement and support are prevalent. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ruth 2:4?2. How does Boaz's greeting reflect his faith and leadership in Ruth 2:4? 3. What does Boaz's blessing reveal about God's presence in daily work? 4. How can we incorporate Boaz's godly leadership into our workplace interactions? 5. What scriptural connections exist between Boaz's greeting and other biblical blessings? 6. How can we apply Boaz's example of kindness and respect in our lives? 7. How does Ruth 2:4 illustrate God's providence in everyday life? 8. What does Boaz's greeting reveal about the cultural and religious practices of the time? 9. How does Ruth 2:4 demonstrate the importance of kindness and respect in relationships? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ruth 2? 11. Who was Boaz in the Bible? 12. What are the key events in Ruth's story? 13. Who was Boaz in the Bible? 14. Who was Naomi in the Bible? What Does Ruth 2:4 Mean Just then Boaz arrived from Bethlehem• Ruth’s gleaning in the field and Boaz’s precise timing are not coincidences but evidence of God’s providence working behind the scenes (Ruth 2:3; Proverbs 16:9; Romans 8:28). • Bethlehem, “House of Bread,” reminds us that while famine had driven Naomi away, the LORD now provides abundance through Boaz’s land (Ruth 1:1; Psalm 37:25). • Boaz, a real historical figure and kinsman-redeemer, steps onto the scene right when Ruth needs favor, underscoring God’s care for those who trust Him (Psalm 37:23–24). …and said to the harvesters, “The LORD be with you.” • Boaz opens with a covenant greeting that centers the workday on the LORD (Psalm 129:8; Judges 6:12; Matthew 28:20). • His words reveal his character—faith-filled leadership that integrates worship with labor (Colossians 3:23). • By invoking “the LORD,” Boaz acknowledges that harvest success comes from God, not merely human effort (Deuteronomy 8:18; James 1:17). “The LORD bless you,” they replied • The workers respond in kind, showing mutual respect and a shared faith culture in Boaz’s estate (Psalm 133:1). • Their blessing echoes the priestly benediction (Numbers 6:24-26) and affirms that godly leadership fosters godly community (Ephesians 6:5-9). • The reciprocal blessing highlights the joy and peace that mark labor done under God’s favor (Philippians 4:19; Psalm 128:1-2). summary Boaz’s timely arrival, his God-centered greeting, and the harvesters’ faithful response reveal a workplace permeated by covenant faith. Ruth 2:4 illustrates God’s providence, the integration of faith and daily labor, and the blessings that flow when leaders and workers alike honor the LORD. (4) The Lord be with you.--There is a trace here of the good feeling prevailing between Boaz and his servants. Though he has come to his field to supervise the work, it is not in a fault-finding spirit, but with true courtesy and friendliness; nor is it a frivolous jesting manner that he displays, but with gravity and soberness he presents a true gentleman in his intercourse with his inferiors.Verse 4. - On the very day that the Moabitess entered on her gleaning, Boaz, in accordance with his wont, as a good and wise master, visited his harvest-field. And, behold, Boas came from Bethlehem. The law of kindness was on his lips; and while benevolence was beaming from his countenance, piety was ruling within his heart. He said to the reapers, Yahveh be with you! And they said to him, Yahveh bless thee! Courtesy met courtesy. It is a charming scene, and we may reasonably assume that there was reality in the salutations. Such civilities of intercourse between proprietors and their laborers are still, says Dr. W. M. Thomson, common in the East. "The Lord be with you is merely the Allah makum! of ordinary parlance; and so too the response, The Lord bless thee" ('The Land and the Book,' p. 648). Modern Moslems are particular in the matter of salutations. "Abuhurairah reports that he heard Mohammed say, You will not enter into paradise until you have faith, and you will not complete your faith until you love one another, and that is shown by. making salaam to friends and strangers" (Kitto's 'Bible Illustrations,' in loc.).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Just thenוְהִנֵּה־ (wə·hin·nêh-) Conjunctive waw | Interjection Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! Boaz בֹ֗עַז (ḇō·‘az) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1162: Boaz -- 'quickness', an ancestor of David, also a pillar before the temple arrived בָּ֚א (bā) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go from מִבֵּ֣ית (mib·bêṯ) Preposition Strong's Hebrew Bethlehem לֶ֔חֶם (le·ḥem) Preposition | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1035: Bethlehem -- 'place of bread', a city in Judah, also a city in Zebulun and said וַיֹּ֥אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to the harvesters, לַקּוֹצְרִ֖ים (laq·qō·wṣ·rîm) Preposition-l, Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 7114: To dock off, curtail, to harvest “The LORD יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel be with you.” עִמָּכֶ֑ם (‘im·mā·ḵem) Preposition | second person masculine plural Strong's 5973: With, equally with “The LORD יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel bless you,” יְבָרֶכְךָ֥ (yə·ḇā·reḵ·ḵā) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | second person masculine singular Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse they replied. וַיֹּ֥אמְרוּ (way·yō·mə·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 559: To utter, say Links Ruth 2:4 NIVRuth 2:4 NLT Ruth 2:4 ESV Ruth 2:4 NASB Ruth 2:4 KJV Ruth 2:4 BibleApps.com Ruth 2:4 Biblia Paralela Ruth 2:4 Chinese Bible Ruth 2:4 French Bible Ruth 2:4 Catholic Bible OT History: Ruth 2:4 Behold Boaz came from Bethlehem and said (Ru Rut.) |
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