Ruth 2:9
and follow where they reap. For I have given orders to my young men, so that no one is to harass you. And so, whenever you are thirsty, go to the vessels, and drink from the waters that the young men also drink.”
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Genesis 24:18And she responded, “Drink, my lord.” And she quickly brought down the pitcher on her arm, and she gave him a drink.
Psalms 105:15And he granted to them their request, and he sent abundance into their souls.
Matthew 10:42And whoever shall give, even to one of the least of these, a cup of cold water to drink, solely in the name of a disciple: Amen I say to you, he shall not lose his reward.”
1 Corinthians 7:1Now concerning the things about which you wrote to me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman.
Matthew Henry on Ruth 2:5-17
The Kindness of Boaz to Ruth. ( b. c. 1312.) 4 And, behold, Boaz came from Bethlehem, and said unto the reapers, The Lord be with you. And they answered him, The Lord bless thee. 5 Then said Boaz unto his servant that was set over the reapers, Whose damsel is this? 6 And the servant that was set over the reapers answered and said, It is the Moabitish damsel that came back with Naomi out of the country of Moab: 7 And she said, I pray you, let me glean and gather after the reapers among the sheaves: so she came, and… Read the whole commentary →