Ruth 2:13 · KJV

"Then she said, Let me find favour in thy sight, my lord; for that thou hast comforted me, and for that thou hast spoken friendly unto thine handmaid, though I be not like unto one of thine handmaidens."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹¹And Boaz answered and said unto her, It hath fully been shewed me, all that thou hast done unto thy mother in law since the death of thine husband: and how thou hast left thy father and thy mother, and the land of thy nativity, and art come unto a people which thou knewest not heretofore.

¹²The 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.

¹³Then she said, Let me find favour in thy sight, my lord; for that thou hast comforted me, and for that thou hast spoken friendly unto thine handmaid, though I be not like unto one of thine handmaidens.

¹⁴And Boaz said unto her, At mealtime come thou hither, and eat of the bread, and dip thy morsel in the vinegar. And she sat beside the reapers: and he reached her parched corn, and she did eat, and was sufficed, and left.

¹⁵And when she was risen up to glean, Boaz commanded his young men, saying, Let her glean even among the sheaves, and reproach her not:

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Reflection Questions

How do you respond to kindness from others?

What does it mean for you to seek favor in relationships?

When have you felt comforted by someone's words?

Life Application

relationships

Practice gratitude by acknowledging the kindness of others in your life.

faith

Seek to be a source of comfort and kindness to those around you.

People in This Verse

BoazOT

Boaz is a wealthy landowner who shows kindness and protection to Ruth. He later becomes her husband and a redeemer for Naomi's family.

First appearance: Ruth 2:1

RuthOT

Ruth was a Moabite woman who chose to remain with her mother-in-law Naomi after the death of her husband. Her loyalty and faithfulness are central themes in the Book of Ruth.

First appearance: Ruth 1:16

Places in This Verse

Field of Boaz

The field where Boaz owned land and where Ruth gleaned, symbolizing provision and redemption.

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

Ruth's request for favor from Boaz reflects the grace and kindness that Jesus offers to all who seek Him.

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