Ruth 2:15

And 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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Other Translations for Ruth 2:15

BSB

When Ruth got up to glean, Boaz ordered his young men, "Even if she gathers among the sheaves, do not insult her.

AKJV

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

CPDV

And then she arose from there, so as to gather the ears of grain, according to the custom. But Boaz commanded his servants, saying, "If she is even willing to reap with you, do not prevent her,

ERV

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

NHEB

When she had risen up to glean, Boaz commanded his young men, saying, "Let her glean even among the sheaves, and do not humiliate her.

SMT

And she will rise up to gather, and Boaz commanded his young men, saying, Also she shall gather between the sheaves, and ye shall not shame her:

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ruth 2:15

AndwhenshewasrisenupH6965VerbtogleanH3950Verb BoazH1162Proper Name Masculine commandedH6680VerbhisyoungmenH5288Noun Masculine sayingH559VerbLethergleanH3950VerbevenamongthesheavesH6016Noun MasculineandreproachH3637Verbhernot

Commentary for Ruth 2:15

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Ruth 2:15

Summary

Boaz commands workers to allow Ruth to glean freely

Place

Field

Event

Boaz instructs men to respect Ruth

Estimated Time Period

c. 1200-1000 BC