Ruth 2:16

And let fall also some of the handfuls of purpose for her, and leave them, that she may glean them, and rebuke her not.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Ruth 2:16

BSB

Rather, pull out for her some stalks from the bundles and leave them for her to gather. Do not rebuke her."

AKJV

And let fall also some of the handfuls of purpose for her, and leave them, that she may glean them, and rebuke her not.

CPDV

and purposely let fall some from your bundles, and allow them to remain, so that she may gather without blushing, and let no one rebuke her gathering."

ERV

And also pull out some for her from the bundles, and leave it, and let her glean, and rebuke her not.

NHEB

Also pull out some for her from the bundles, and leave it, and let her glean, and do not rebuke her."

SMT

And also draw ye out for her from the sheaves and leave, and she gathering; and ye shall not rebuke her.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ruth 2:16

AndletfallH7997VerbalsosomeofthehandfulsH6653Noun MasculineofpurposeH7997VerbforherandleaveH5800VerbthemthatshemaygleanH3950VerbthemandrebukeH1605Verbhernot

Commentary for Ruth 2:16

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

Overview of Ruth 2:16

Summary

Boaz secretly provides extra grain for Ruth

Place

Field

Event

Boaz deliberately leaves grain for Ruth

Estimated Time Period

c. 1200-1000 BC