And, behold, Boaz came from Bethlehem, and said unto the reapers, The LORD be with you. And they answered him, The LORD bless thee.
Just then, Boaz arrived from Bethlehem and called out to his workers, 'May the LORD be with you!' And they replied, 'May the LORD bless you!'
This verse shows a godly man named Boaz greeting his workers with a blessing, and they respond with the same kind of blessing back to him.
📚 Historical Context
During the time of the Judges in ancient Israel, around 1100 BC, the Book of Ruth tells the story of a Moabite woman named Ruth who accompanied her mother-in-law Naomi back to Bethlehem after a famine and family tragedies. Boaz, a relative of Naomi and a prosperous landowner, is introduced here greeting his workers with a blessing, which was a customary way to acknowledge God's role in daily life and work in Israelite culture. This exchange reflects the deep integration of faith into everyday routines, emphasizing mutual respect and dependence on the Lord for provision.
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