Ruth 3:17

And she said, These six measures of barley gave he me; for he said to me, Go not empty unto thy mother in law.

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Other Translations for Ruth 3:17

BSB
And she said, "He gave me these six measures of barley, for he said, 'Do not go back to your mother-in-law empty-handed.'"
AKJV
And she said, These six measures of barley gave he me; for he said to me, Go not empty to your mother in law.
CPDV
And she said, "Behold, he gave me six measures of barley, for he said, 'I am not willing to have you return empty to your mother-in-law.' "
ERV
And she said, These six measures of barley gave he me; for he said, Go not empty unto thy mother in law.
NHEB
She said, "He gave me these six measures of barley; for he said to me, 'Do not go empty-handed to your mother-in-law.'"
SMT
And she will say, These six of barley he gave to me; for he said, Thou shalt not go empty to thy mother-in-law.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ruth 3:17

AndshesaidH559VerbThesesixH8337NounmeasuresofbarleyH8184Noun FemininegaveH5414VerbhemeforhesaidH559VerbtomeGoH935VerbnotemptyH7387AdverbuntothymotherinlawH2545Noun Feminine

Commentary for Ruth 3:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ruth 3:17
Summary
Woman reports man's generous provision message
Place
Bethlehem
Event
Ruth shares gift from Boaz
Estimated Time Period
c. 1100 BC
Category
Narrative