KJV ORIGINAL
The LORD recompense thy work, and a full reward be given thee of the LORD God of Israel, under whose wings thou art come to trust.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
May the LORD repay you for what you have done, and may you receive a full reward from the LORD, the God of Israel, under whose protective wings you have come to find safety.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Boaz is blessing Ruth, asking God to reward her faithfulness and protect her since she has chosen to trust in the God of Israel.
📚 Historical Context
Boaz is speaking to Ruth, a Moabite widow who left her homeland to care for her Israelite mother-in-law Naomi. Ruth had abandoned her own gods and people to follow Naomi back to Bethlehem and worship the God of Israel. This was a significant sacrifice, as foreigners often faced discrimination and had no legal protections in ancient Israel.
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