Ruth 2:12Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers

Douay-RheimsHebrew (Masoretic text)

The Lord render unto thee for thy work, and mayst thou receive a full reward of the Lord the God of Israel, to whom thou art come, and under whose wings thou art fled.
Douay-Rheims

יְשַׁלֵּ֥ם יְהוָ֖ה פָּעֳלֵ֑ךְ וּתְהִ֨י מַשְׂכֻּרְתֵּ֜ךְ שְׁלֵמָ֗ה מֵעִ֤ם יְהוָה֙ אֱלֹהֵ֣י יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל אֲשֶׁר־בָּ֖את לַחֲס֥וֹת תַּֽחַת־כְּנָפָֽיו׃
Hebrew (Masoretic text)

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Theodoret of Cyrus

5th centuryChurch Father

This account reveals the commendable character of Boaz. He not only showered Ruth with provisions but also spoke kindly to her. He provided her with nourishment and took on the role of a healer; he did not instruct her to serve someone else, but instead, he offered her sustenance and shared the bread abundantly. The blessing came to fruition, as she received the complete reward from the Lord, ultimately becoming the ancestor of the nations' blessing.

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