Scofield Reference Bible Notes/Ruth

=Book Introduction - Ruth= Read first chapter of Ruth This lovely story should be read in connection with the first half of Judges, as it presents a picture of life in Israel at that time. Typically, the book may be taken as a foreview of the church (Ruth), as the Gentile bride of Christ, the Bethlehemite who is able to redeem. Ruth also gives a normal Christian experience: The events recorded in Ruth cover a period of 10 years (Ussher) =CHAPTER 1=
 * Ruth deciding, 1
 * Ruth serving, 2.
 * Ruth resting, 3.
 * Ruth rewarded, 4.

Verse 1
famine  (See Scofield "Genesis 12:10"). Bethlehemjudah House of Bread and Praise. =CHAPTER 2=

Verse 12
trust  (See Scofield "Psalms 2:12").

Verse 20
kinsmen Heb. "goel," Redemp. (Kinsman type).  (See Scofield "Isaiah 59:20"). =CHAPTER 4=

Verse 4
redeem Heb. "goel," Redemp. (Kinsman type).  (See Scofield "Isaiah 59:20").