Lesson 310: Ruth 2:12
Ruth 2:12
The Blueprint — The Verse
May the Lord repay you for what you have done. May you be richly rewarded by the Lord, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge."
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The Context — The History
Ruth is set in the period of the judges during a famine that drove Elimelek's family to Moab. After tragedy and return to Bethlehem, Ruth the Moabite gleaned in Boaz's field, illustrating covenant kindness within a society governed by harvest laws and clan responsibility.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
Boaz noticed Ruth's loyal care for Naomi and instructed workers to leave extra grain. He praised her for leaving homeland and gods to seek refuge under the wings of Israel's God. His blessing asked the Lord to repay and reward her faithful kindness.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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Ruth 2:11
11Boaz replied, “I’ve been told all about what you have done for your mother-in-law since the death of your husband—how you left your father and mother and your homeland and came to live with a people you did not know before.
Read the verse immediately before this lesson (Ruth 2:11) to hear the lead-in to the passage.
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Ruth 2:13
13“May I continue to find favor in your eyes, my lord,” she said. “You have put me at ease by speaking kindly to your servant—though I do not have the standing of one of your servants.”
Read the verse immediately after this lesson (Ruth 2:13) to continue the passage.
Discussion
- What does taking refuge under God's wings mean for outsiders today?
- How does Boaz model godly generosity within lawful boundaries?
- Who has shown you kindness that deserves grateful blessing?