Satisfied In The Book Of Ruth

According to a biblical dictionary, the definition of Ruth is “satisfied”. This perfectly fits with who Ruth is, as her main goal was to satisfies those around her and in return she found herself to be satisfied. The book of Ruth teaches reader of selfless love and commitment. In Ruth 1:14-18, Ruth makes it clear that she will forever be bound to Naomi although they are not related by blood. She shows her acceptance in the misfortunes she has suffered but chooses to make the best out of that situation. We must remain fully committed and faithful to the people God has blessed us with. They are in our lives for a reason and for a lifetime. Ruth shows a type of love for another woman in a way not discussed throughout the bible, she shows that
Then Orpah kissed her mother-in-law goodbye, but Ruth clung to her.
15 “Look,” said Naomi, “your sister-in-law is going back to her people and her gods. Go back with her.”
16 But Ruth replied, “Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go, I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God.17 Where you die I will die, and there I will be buried. May the Lord deal with me, be it ever so severely, if even death separates you and me.” 18 When Naomi realized that Ruth was determined to go with her, she stopped urging her.

The book of Ruth was written for the Israelites and was set in this time of religious and moral corruption, nationwide dispute, and overseas oppression, (Coogan). This book teaches that regardless of our struggles in life, we must live according to the principles of God. By doing so, those who love and act with genuine kindness will be rewarded and blessed. Although the author is unknown, Jewish belief points to Samuel. “The language of the book of Ruth supports a Second Temple period dating: its words and expressions, and their spelling, attest to a substantial Aramaic influence,” (Coogan). However, there is a contrasting view which deems that the book was written during the monarchy period, due to its great interest in Kind David’s
She is a true story of how good deeds and commitment bring rewards. She did not take Naomi in for a reward but because she loved her, without worrying about how it would affect her life; because of that in return God granted her with that sense of stability. Ruth has nothing to gain by going to Bethlehem with Naomi but still goes with her. Although Naomi’s outlook on women is defined by their fertility or lack thereof, Ruth redefines that stereotype by giving herself options. She does not wait for her looks to attract another man and instead goes off on her own journey,