And Ruth the Moabitess said unto Naomi, Let me now go to the field, and glean ears of corn after [him] in whose sight I shall find grace. And she said unto her, Go, my daughter.
Ver. 2. And Ruth the Moabitess said unto Naomi.] This request of Ruth made way to her recompense. Great things oft come of small beginnings. God put small thoughts into Ahasuerus's heart, but for great purpose. Est 6:1
Let me now go to the field.] In the midst of worldly wants she murmureth not against the God of Israel, for maintaining his servants no better, as Aigoland, king of Saragossa, did against the God of Christians, when he saw the many poor that expected alms from Charles the Great's table, a - she meditateth not to return to Moab, as those in the wilderness once did into Egypt; she stealeth not, setteth not herself to sale for a livelihood, &c., but bethinks her of an honest, though painful employment, and thereto craveth Naomi's consent, whom she ever honoured as a mother by a singular piety.
After him in whose sight I shall find grace.] This was her modesty, notwithstanding the liberty given her by the law. Leviticus 9:10 ; Lev 23:22 A good heart inquireth not only An liceat? but also An deceat, an expediat? Ruth would not lease without leave and good liking.
Go, my daughter.] A mild speech from a meek spirit.
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