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You have made this last kindness greater than the first in that you have not gone after young men, whether poor or rich. <a href="/bsb/ruth/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then Boaz said, “May the LORD bless you, my daughter. You have shown more kindness now than before, because you have not run after the younger men, whether rich or poor. <a href="/kjv/ruth/3.htm">King James Bible</a> And he said, Blessed be thou of the LORD, my daughter: for thou hast shewed more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, inasmuch as thou followedst not young men, whether poor or rich. <a href="/nkjv/ruth/3.htm">New King James Version</a> Then he said, “Blessed are you of the LORD, my daughter! For you have shown more kindness at the end than at the beginning, in that you did not go after young men, whether poor or rich. <a href="/nasb_/ruth/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then he said, “May you be blessed of the LORD, my daughter. You have shown your last kindness to be better than the first, by not going after young men, whether poor or rich. <a href="/nasb/ruth/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then he said, &#8220May you be blessed of the LORD, my daughter. You have shown your last kindness to be better than the first by not going after young men, whether poor or rich. <a href="/nasb77/ruth/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then he said, “May you be blessed of the LORD, my daughter. You have shown your last kindness to be better than the first by not going after young men, whether poor or rich. <a href="/lsb/ruth/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then he said, “May you be blessed of Yahweh, my daughter. You have shown your last lovingkindness to be better than the first by not going after young men, whether poor or rich. <a href="/amp/ruth/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then he said, “May you be blessed by the LORD, my daughter. You have made your last kindness better than the first; for you have not gone after young men, whether poor or rich. <a href="/csb/ruth/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then he said, “May the LORD bless you, my daughter. You have shown more kindness now than before, because you have not pursued younger men, whether rich or poor. <a href="/hcsb/ruth/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then he said, &#8220May the LORD bless you, my daughter. You have shown more kindness now than before, because you have not pursued younger men, whether rich or poor. <a href="/asv/ruth/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he said, Blessed be thou of Jehovah, my daughter: thou hast showed more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, inasmuch as thou followedst not young men, whether poor or rich. <a href="/cev/ruth/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Boaz replied: The LORD bless you! This shows how truly loyal you are to your family. You could have looked for a younger man, either rich or poor, but you didn't. <a href="/erv/ruth/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he said, Blessed be thou of the LORD, my daughter: thou hast shewed more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, inasmuch as thou followedst not young men, whether poor or rich. <a href="/gwt/ruth/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Boaz replied, "May the LORD bless you, my daughter. This last kindness-that you didn't go after the younger men, whether rich or poor-is better than the first. <a href="/gnt/ruth/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> "The LORD bless you," he said. "You are showing even greater family loyalty in what you are doing now than in what you did for your mother-in-law. You might have gone looking for a young man, either rich or poor, but you haven't. <a href="/isv/ruth/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> He replied, "May you be blessed by the LORD, my daughter. You've added to the gracious love you've already demonstrated by not pursuing younger men, whether rich or poor. <a href="/msb/ruth/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then Boaz said, ?May the LORD bless you, my daughter. You have shown more kindness now than before, because you have not run after the younger men, whether rich or poor. <a href="/net/ruth/3.htm">NET Bible</a> He said, "May you be rewarded by the LORD, my dear! This act of devotion is greater than what you did before. For you have not sought to marry one of the young men, whether rich or poor. <a href="/nheb/ruth/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He said, "Blessed are you by the LORD, my daughter. You have shown more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, inasmuch as you didn't follow young men, whether poor or rich. <a href="/wbt/ruth/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he said, Blessed be thou of the LORD, my daughter: for thou hast shown more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, inasmuch as thou didst not follow young men, whether poor or rich. <a href="/web/ruth/3.htm">World English Bible</a> He said, “You are blessed by Yahweh, my daughter. You have shown more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, because you didn’t follow young men, whether poor or rich. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ruth/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And he says, “Blessed [are] you of YHWH, my daughter; you have dealt more kindly at the latter end than at the beginning—not to go after the young men, either poor or rich. <a href="/ylt/ruth/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And he saith, 'Blessed art thou of Jehovah, my daughter; thou hast dealt more kindly at the latter end than at the beginning -- not to go after the young men, either poor or rich. <a href="/slt/ruth/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he will say, Blessed thou to Jehovah, my daughter: thou didst make good thy mercy at the last more than the beginning, so that thou wentest not after the young men, if poor and if rich.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ruth/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he said: Blessed art thou of the Lord, my daughter, and thy latter kindness has surpassed the former: because thou hast not followed young men either poor or rich. <a href="/cpdv/ruth/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he said, “You are blessed by the Lord, daughter, and you have excelled beyond your earlier benevolence, because you have not followed young men, whether poor or rich. <a href="/nabre/ruth/3.htm">New American Bible</a> He said, “May the LORD bless you, my daughter! You have been even more loyal now than before in not going after the young men, whether poor or rich. <a href="/nrsvce/ruth/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> He said, “May you be blessed by the LORD, my daughter; this last instance of your loyalty is better than the first; you have not gone after young men, whether poor or rich.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/ruth/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And Boaz said to her, Blessed be you of the LORD, my daughter; for you have shown more kindness in the latter days than at the beginning of your life in that you have not gone after young men, whether rich or poor. <a href="/hpbt/ruth/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Baaz said to her: “Blessed are you to God, my daughter, because you are kind. Your last kindness is better than the first, for you have not gone after young men who are rich or who are poor<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/ruth/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And he said: 'Blessed be thou of the LORD, my daughter; thou hast shown more kindness in the end than at the beginning, inasmuch as thou didst not follow the young men, whether poor or rich. <a href="/sep/ruth/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Booz said, Blessed be thou of the Lord God, my daughter, for thou hast made thy latter kindness greater than the former, in that thou followest not after young men, whether any be poor or rich. <a href="/parallel/ruth/3-10.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LT1nlCXT1mU?start=584" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/ruth/3.htm">Ruth Claims Boaz as Kinsman</a> …9“Who are you?” he asked. “I am your servant Ruth,” she replied. “Spread the corner of your garment over me, for you are a kinsman-redeemer.” 10<a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">Then Boaz said,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">“May the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/1288.htm" title="1288: bə·rū·ḵāh (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-fs) -- To kneel, bless. A primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God, and man; also to curse.">bless</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ’at (Pro-2fs) -- You (masc. sing.). ">you,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1323.htm" title="1323: bit·tî (N-fsc:: 1cs) -- Daughter. From banah; a daughter.">my daughter.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3190.htm" title="3190: hê·ṭaḇt (V-Hifil-Perf-2fs) -- To be good, well, glad, or pleasing. A primitive root; to be make well, literally or figuratively.">You have shown</a> <a href="/hebrew/2617.htm" title="2617: ḥas·dêḵ (N-msc:: 2fs) -- Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty. From chacad; kindness; by implication piety: rarely reproof, or Beauty.">more kindness</a> <a href="/hebrew/314.htm" title="314: hā·’a·ḥă·rō·wn (Art:: Adj-ms) -- Coming after or behind. Or;acharon; from 'achar; hinder; generally, late or last; specifically western.">now</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: min- (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">than</a> <a href="/hebrew/7223.htm" title="7223: hā·ri·šō·wn (Art:: Adj-ms) -- Former, first, chief. Or riishon; from ri'shah; first, in place, time or rank.">before,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1115.htm" title="1115: lə·ḇil·tî- (Prep-l) -- Constructive feminine of balah; properly, a failure of, i.e. not, except, without, unless, besides, because not, until, etc.">because you have not</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: le·ḵeṯ (V-Qal-Inf) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">run</a> <a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: ’a·ḥă·rê (Prep) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after.">after</a> <a href="/hebrew/970.htm" title="970: hab·ba·ḥū·rîm (Art:: N-mp) -- A young man. Or bachur; participle passive of bachar; properly, selected, i.e. A youth.">the younger men,</a> <a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: ’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">whether</a> <a href="/hebrew/6223.htm" title="6223: ‘ā·šîr (Adj-ms) -- Rich. From ashar; rich, whether literal or figurative.">rich</a> <a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: wə·’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">or</a> <a href="/hebrew/1800.htm" title="1800: dal (Adj-msc) -- Dangling, weak, thin. From dalal; properly, dangling, i.e. weak or thin.">poor.</a> 11And now do not be afraid, my daughter. I will do for you whatever you request, since all my fellow townspeople know that you are a woman of noble character.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/ruth/2-20.htm">Ruth 2:20</a> Then Naomi said to her daughter-in-law, “May he be blessed by the LORD, who has not withdrawn His kindness from the living or the dead.” Naomi continued, “The man is a close relative. He is one of our kinsman-redeemers.” <a href="/proverbs/31-10.htm">Proverbs 31:10</a> A wife of noble character, who can find? She is far more precious than rubies. <a href="/genesis/24-27.htm">Genesis 24:27</a> saying, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of my master Abraham, who has not withheld His kindness and faithfulness from my master. As for me, the LORD has led me on the journey to the house of my master’s relatives.” <a href="/genesis/24-12.htm">Genesis 24:12</a> “O LORD, God of my master Abraham,” he prayed, “please grant me success today, and show kindness to my master Abraham. <a href="/genesis/38-26.htm">Genesis 38:26</a> Judah recognized the items and said, “She is more righteous than I, since I did not give her to my son Shelah.” And he did not have relations with her again. <a href="/1_samuel/15-13.htm">1 Samuel 15:13</a> When Samuel reached him, Saul said to him, “May the LORD bless you. I have carried out the LORD’s instructions.” <a href="/1_samuel/23-21.htm">1 Samuel 23:21</a> “May you be blessed by the LORD,” replied Saul, “for you have had compassion on me. <a href="/2_samuel/2-5.htm">2 Samuel 2:5-6</a> So David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh-gilead to tell them, “The LORD bless you, because you showed this kindness to Saul your lord when you buried him. / Now may the LORD show you loving devotion and faithfulness, and I will also show you the same favor because you have done this. <a href="/2_samuel/9-1.htm">2 Samuel 9:1</a> Then David asked, “Is there anyone left from the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for the sake of Jonathan?” <a href="/2_samuel/10-2.htm">2 Samuel 10:2</a> And David said, “I will show kindness to Hanun son of Nahash, just as his father showed kindness to me.” So David sent some of his servants to console Hanun concerning his father. But when they arrived in the land of the Ammonites, <a href="/1_kings/2-7.htm">1 Kings 2:7</a> But show loving devotion to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be among those who eat at your table, because they stood by me when I fled from your brother Absalom. <a href="/psalms/18-25.htm">Psalm 18:25</a> To the faithful You show Yourself faithful, to the blameless You show Yourself blameless; <a href="/psalms/103-17.htm">Psalm 103:17</a> But from everlasting to everlasting the loving devotion of the LORD extends to those who fear Him, and His righteousness to their children’s children— <a href="/proverbs/19-22.htm">Proverbs 19:22</a> The desire of a man is loving devotion; better to be poor than a liar. <a href="/matthew/5-7.htm">Matthew 5:7</a> Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he said, Blessed be you of the LORD, my daughter: for you have showed more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, inasmuch as you followed not young men, whether poor or rich.Blessed<a href="/ruth/2-4.htm">Ruth 2:4,20</a> And, behold, Boaz came from Bethlehem, and said unto the reapers, The LORD be with you. And they answered him, The LORD bless thee… <a href="/1_corinthians/13-4.htm">1 Corinthians 13:4,5</a> Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, … at the beginning<a href="/ruth/1-8.htm">Ruth 1:8</a> And Naomi said unto her two daughters in law, Go, return each to her mother's house: the LORD deal kindly with you, as ye have dealt with the dead, and with me.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/20-6.htm">Act</a> <a href="/ruth/1-22.htm">Beginning</a> <a href="/ruth/2-22.htm">Better</a> <a href="/ruth/2-20.htm">Bless</a> <a href="/ruth/2-20.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/ruth/2-19.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/ruth/3-1.htm">Daughter</a> <a href="/ruth/1-20.htm">Dealt</a> <a href="/judges/1-23.htm">Earlier</a> <a href="/judges/9-2.htm">Either</a> <a href="/ruth/3-7.htm">End</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/19-6.htm">Inasmuch</a> <a href="/ruth/2-13.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/ruth/2-20.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-29.htm">Latter</a> <a href="/judges/6-15.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/judges/5-10.htm">Rich</a> <a href="/judges/18-25.htm">Run</a> <a href="/joshua/11-20.htm">Shewn</a> <a href="/ruth/2-19.htm">Showed</a> <a href="/ruth/2-11.htm">Shown</a> <a href="/ruth/2-1.htm">Wealth</a> <a href="/judges/18-5.htm">Whether</a> <a href="/ruth/2-22.htm">Young</a> <a href="/judges/15-2.htm">Younger</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/21-15.htm">Act</a> <a href="/1_samuel/3-12.htm">Beginning</a> <a href="/ruth/4-15.htm">Better</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-20.htm">Bless</a> <a href="/ruth/4-14.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-10.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/ruth/3-11.htm">Daughter</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-17.htm">Dealt</a> <a href="/ruth/4-7.htm">Earlier</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-8.htm">Either</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-9.htm">End</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-42.htm">Inasmuch</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-8.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-6.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-26.htm">Latter</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-7.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-7.htm">Rich</a> <a href="/1_samuel/8-11.htm">Run</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-25.htm">Shewn</a> <a href="/1_samuel/11-9.htm">Showed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-5.htm">Shown</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-7.htm">Wealth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-19.htm">Whether</a> <a href="/ruth/4-12.htm">Young</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-49.htm">Younger</a><div class="vheading2">Ruth 3</div>1. <a href="/ruth/3-1.htm">By Naomi's instruction</a> 5. <a href="/ruth/3-5.htm">Ruth lies at Boaz's feet</a> 8. <a href="/ruth/3-8.htm">Boaz acknowledges the right of a kinsman</a> 14. <a href="/ruth/3-14.htm">He sends her away with six measures of barley</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ruth/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ruth/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/ruth/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then Boaz said, This phrase introduces Boaz's response to Ruth's actions. Boaz is a prominent figure in Bethlehem, a man of standing and wealth. His words carry weight and authority, reflecting his character as a man of integrity and honor. This moment is pivotal in the narrative, as it sets the stage for the unfolding of God's providential plan.“May the LORD bless you, Boaz invokes the name of the LORD, Yahweh, the covenant God of Israel. This blessing is significant, as it reflects Boaz's faith and recognition of God's sovereignty. It also highlights the theme of divine providence throughout the book of Ruth, where God's hand is seen guiding the events for His purposes.my daughter. The term "my daughter" indicates a relationship of care and respect. It reflects the cultural norms of the time, where older men would address younger women with familial terms to denote protection and honor. This also underscores the age difference between Boaz and Ruth, which is relevant to the context of his statement.You have shown more kindness now than before, Ruth's kindness, or "hesed" in Hebrew, is a central theme in the book. It denotes loyalty, love, and faithfulness. Her actions towards Naomi and now towards Boaz are seen as acts of extraordinary kindness, surpassing cultural expectations. This reflects the covenantal love that is a type of Christ's love for His church.because you have not run after the younger men, Ruth's choice not to pursue younger men, despite her widowhood and vulnerability, speaks to her character and priorities. It highlights her commitment to Naomi and her willingness to follow God's leading rather than seeking personal gain or security through marriage to a younger, potentially more desirable partner.whether rich or poor. This phrase emphasizes Ruth's selflessness and integrity. Her decision is not influenced by wealth or social status, but by a deeper sense of duty and faithfulness. This mirrors the biblical principle that true worth is not measured by material wealth but by one's character and faithfulness to God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/r/ruth.htm">Ruth</a> A Moabite widow who has shown loyalty and faithfulness to her mother-in-law, Naomi. Her actions in this chapter demonstrate her courage and integrity. 2. <a href="/topical/b/boaz.htm">Boaz</a> A wealthy and influential man in Bethlehem, a relative of Naomi's deceased husband. He is a kinsman-redeemer, a role that involves protecting the interests of needy relatives. 3. <a href="/topical/n/naomi.htm">Naomi</a> Ruth's mother-in-law, who has returned to Bethlehem from Moab after the death of her husband and sons. She plays a pivotal role in guiding Ruth. 4. <a href="/topical/t/threshing_floor.htm">Threshing Floor</a> The location where Ruth approaches Boaz at night. It is a place of work and celebration during the harvest season. 5. <a href="/topical/k/kinsman-redeemer.htm">Kinsman-Redeemer</a> A cultural and legal role in ancient Israel, where a close relative has the responsibility to redeem a family member in distress, often by marrying a widow to preserve the family line.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_and_loyalty.htm">Faithfulness and Loyalty</a> Ruth's actions demonstrate her steadfast loyalty to Naomi and her family. In our lives, we are called to show similar faithfulness to God and others. <a href="/topical/g/god's_provision.htm">God's Provision</a> Boaz's role as a kinsman-redeemer illustrates God's provision and care for His people. We can trust God to provide for our needs through His appointed means. <a href="/topical/c/courage_and_initiative.htm">Courage and Initiative</a> Ruth's approach to Boaz required courage and initiative. We are encouraged to step out in faith, trusting God to guide our actions. <a href="/topical/i/integrity_and_honor.htm">Integrity and Honor</a> Boaz's response to Ruth shows his integrity and honor. As believers, we are called to live with integrity, treating others with respect and kindness.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/ruth/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10) Blessed be thou of the Lord.--This answer of Boaz's is in itself a sufficient proof of the view he took of her conduct, and of the integrity of his own. We note, too, that this blessing follows immediately on the avowal of her name. His own feelings had already been attuned to due honour and respect for Ruth; he is prepared not only to discharge the duty of next of kin, but to do it in no perfunctory spirit, but with a sincere loyal affection. The Targum on <a href="/ruth/3-15.htm" title="Also he said, Bring the veil that you have on you, and hold it. And when she held it, he measured six measures of barley, and laid it on her: and she went into the city.">Ruth 3:15</a> supposes that to Ruth, the distant ancestress of the Saviour, was vouchsafed the knowledge, as in its fulness to the Virgin hereafter, of the birth of the Messiah through her. Origen compares Ruth to the Gentile Church, the engrafted wild olive.Thou hast shewed . . . .--Literally, thou hast done well thy latter kindness above the former.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ruth/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 10. - And he said, Blessed be thou of Yahveh, my daughter; thou hast made thy latter kindness better than the former, in not going after any young man, whether poor or rich. This verse is full of satisfactory evidence that Naomi was perfectly right in conjecturing that Boas, deep in love, was restrained only by diffidence from formally declaring himself. It shows us too that the chief ground of his diffidence was his age. He had been an acquaintance, and the equal in years, of Ruth's father-in-law, Elimelech, and the impression had got hold on him that the handsome young widow might feel repugnance to his suit. Hence, instead of being in the least degree offended by the steps she had taken, he was relieved, and felt full of gratification on the one hand, and of gratitude on the other. Blessed be thou by Yahveh. Literally, "to Yahveh," i.e. "in relation to Yahveh" (see <a href="/ruth/2-20.htm">Ruth 2:20</a>). My daughter. His relative elderliness was in his mind. Thou hast made thy latter kindness better than the former. Michaelis has seized the true meaning of these words: "The kindness which thou art showing to thy husband, now that he is gone, is still greater than what thou didst show to him while he lived." Her employment of the word "kinsman," or goel, was evidence to Boas that she was thinking of the respect which she owed to her husband's memory. Her concern in discharging that duty of 'piety' struck the heart of Boaz; and all the more as, in his opinion, she might easily have found open doors, had she wished for them, in quarters where there was no connection of kinship with her deceased husband. "She did not go after any young man, whether poor or rich." She preferred, above all such, her first husband's elderly "kinsman." In the original the construction is peculiar - "in not going after the young men, whether a poor one or a rich one." He does not simply mean that she was free from vagrant courses and desires. Her character lay, to his eye, on a far higher level His meaning is that she deliberately refrained from "thinking of any young man. The plural "young men" is to be accounted for on the principle that when an alternate is assumed or postulated, there is, in actual contemplation, a plurality of individuals. <a href="/commentaries/ruth/3-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Then [Boaz] said, וַיֹּ֗אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “May the LORD לַֽיהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3069.htm">Strong's 3069: </a> YHWH bless בְּרוּכָ֨ה (bə·rū·ḵāh) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1288.htm">Strong's 1288: </a> To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse you, אַ֤תְּ (’at) Pronoun - second person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> Thou and thee, ye and you my daughter. בִּתִּ֔י (bit·tî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1323.htm">Strong's 1323: </a> A daughter You have shown הֵיטַ֛בְתְּ (hê·ṭaḇt) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - second person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3190.htm">Strong's 3190: </a> To be good, well, glad, or pleasing more kindness חַסְדֵּ֥ךְ (ḥas·dêḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2617.htm">Strong's 2617: </a> Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty now הָאַחֲר֖וֹן (hā·’a·ḥă·rō·wn) Article | Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_314.htm">Strong's 314: </a> Hinder, late, last, western than מִן־ (min-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> A part of, from, out of before, הָרִאשׁ֑וֹן (hā·ri·šō·wn) Article | Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7223.htm">Strong's 7223: </a> First, in place, time, rank because you have not לְבִלְתִּי־ (lə·ḇil·tî-) Preposition-l <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1115.htm">Strong's 1115: </a> A failure of, not, except, without, unless, besides, because not, until run לֶ֗כֶת (le·ḵeṯ) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk after אַחֲרֵי֙ (’a·ḥă·rê) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_310.htm">Strong's 310: </a> The hind or following part the younger men, הַבַּ֣חוּרִ֔ים (hab·ba·ḥū·rîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_970.htm">Strong's 970: </a> Selected, a youth whether אִם־ (’im-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not rich עָשִֽׁיר׃ (‘ā·šîr) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6223.htm">Strong's 6223: </a> Rich or וְאִם־ (wə·’im-) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not poor. דַּ֖ל (dal) Adjective - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1800.htm">Strong's 1800: </a> Dangling, weak, thin <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ruth/3-10.htm">Ruth 3:10 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/ruth/3-10.htm">Ruth 3:10 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/ruth/3-10.htm">Ruth 3:10 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/ruth/3-10.htm">Ruth 3:10 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/ruth/3-10.htm">Ruth 3:10 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/ruth/3-10.htm">Ruth 3:10 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ruth/3-10.htm">Ruth 3:10 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/ruth/3-10.htm">Ruth 3:10 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/ruth/3-10.htm">Ruth 3:10 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/ruth/3-10.htm">Ruth 3:10 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/ruth/3-10.htm">OT History: Ruth 3:10 He said Blessed are you by Yahweh (Ru Rut.)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/ruth/3-9.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Ruth 3:9"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Ruth 3:9" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/ruth/3-11.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Ruth 3:11"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Ruth 3:11" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>