Ruth 4:13 Conception, the hoped for result of any marriage. A son born. v.14. The women of the city rejoice with her in the fact that she is not left without one to further the name of Elimelech. His fame in Israel was that he was the Grandfather of David. v.15 A restorer of life. He is a type of one to come who will restore what was lost in Eden. Isaiah speaks of a repairer of the broken walls and the restorer of streets with dwellings. Isa. 58: 12. NIV. He is likewise called one who is a nourisher of thine old age. A reviving, a new life. A daughter-in-law filled with love is better than seven sons. Love is ever an acceptable gift. Seven is a divine complete number and indicates a last day order. A woman with a heart of love will prove to be better than many sons. V. 17 Obed, meaning, servant, bring to pass. A type of that which will be the result of the Marriage of the Lamb. The importance of Ruth is emphasized when we see her mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus. She is one of just a few women listed.
The story of Ruth foreshadows the Bride of Christ in the end of the age. Boaz is a type of Christ. Obed, the son of this marriage is a type of the man child born to the woman of Rev.12:5 This is not the birth of the Lord Jesus for the book of Revelation relates to things yet to come. Note the time element. Which must shortly come to pass. Rev.1:1 For the time is at hand. Rev.1:3 Things which shall be hereafter. Rev. 1:19 Which must be hereafter. Rev.4:1 The manchild is born of royal parentage. Therefore his lot will be to rule. He is the perfect product of a perfect marriage between two individuals who are perfect. He is preparing His Bride that she might meet His Divine standards. The complete manifestation of glory and radiance is bestowed on the Bride. Eph.5:27 Without the stains and blemishes of sin, she is absolutely blameless, faultless before the Lord. Is it possible? Is anything too hard for our God? Unto Him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we can ask or think. To Him be all the glory. He will do it! Amen.:END: