Rut 2:4 | MHM | STEP | The Kindness of Boaz to Ruth. In this section, Boaz appears in person and shows both kindness and respect. He treats his workers well and is generous to Ruth, a foreigner and stranger. The way he acts shows good character and faith in God, setting an example for others both in leadership and in charity. v. 4 : Boaz greeted his reapers by saying, The Lord be with you , and they replied, The Lord bless you . This short exchange shows the respect and goodwill between Boaz and his workers. He did not just give orders, but prayed for their success. They, in turn, respected and prayed for him. This kind of kind and pious greeting was common at harvest time (Psalm 129:7–8 ). It also shows that both Boaz and his workers depended on God's blessing for their work.

‏ Ruth 2:4

The Kindness of Boaz to Ruth.

In this section, Boaz appears in person and shows both kindness and respect. He treats his workers well and is generous to Ruth, a foreigner and stranger. The way he acts shows good character and faith in God, setting an example for others both in leadership and in charity.

v. 4: Boaz greeted his reapers by saying, The Lord be with you, and they replied, The Lord bless you . This short exchange shows the respect and goodwill between Boaz and his workers. He did not just give orders, but prayed for their success. They, in turn, respected and prayed for him. This kind of kind and pious greeting was common at harvest time (Psalm 129:7–8 ^a). It also shows that both Boaz and his workers depended on God's blessing for their work.