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Keil & Delitzsch on Ruth 2:10

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Commentary on the Old Testament
C. F. Keil & F. Delitzsch · 19th-century historical commentary
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Deeply affected by this generosity, Ruth fell upon her face, bowing down to the ground (as in Sa1 25:23; Sa2 1:2; cf. Gen 23:7), to thank him reverentially, and said to Boaz, "Why have I found favour in thine eyes, that thou regardest me, who am only a stranger?" הכּיר, to look at with sympathy or care, to receive a person kindly (cf. Rut 2:19). Ruth 2:11
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