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Surely There is a Future: A Commentary on the Book of Ruth is unavailable, but you can change that!

The book of Ruth, set in the period of the judges, is a beautiful story of the love, covenant loyalty, and daring initiative of two impoverished widows. Together with a generous open-hearted man, they demonstrate the truth of Proverbs 23:18 that applies to individuals, families, communities, and nations: “Surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off.” In this excellent commentary...

“clung to her” (1:14). As we see from Gen. 2:24, the word “cling” signifies the formation of a new unity binding both sides together. When Ruth stepped forward to “cling” to Naomi, she bound the lives of these two vulnerable widows together in a new solidarity. Ruth’s beautiful vow expressing her radical decision is remarkable not only in its contrast to Orpah’s decision, but also in the implications it had for Ruth herself. It meant a complete break with her
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