Ruth 3:18

Then said she, Sit still, my daughter, until thou know how the matter will fall: for the man will not be in rest, until he have finished the thing this day.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Ruth 3:18

BSB

"Wait, my daughter," said Naomi, "until you find out how things go, for he will not rest unless he has resolved the matter today."

AKJV

Then said she, Sit still, my daughter, until you know how the matter will fall: for the man will not be in rest, until he have finished the thing this day.

CPDV

And Naomi said, "Wait, daughter, until we see how things will turn out. For the man will not rest until he has accomplished what he said."

ERV

Then said she, Sit still, my daughter, until thou know how the matter will fall: for the man will not rest, until he have finished the thing this day.

NHEB

Then she said, "Wait, my daughter, until you know how the matter will fall; for the man will not rest, until he has finished the thing this day."

SMT

And she will say, Sit, my daughter, till thou shalt know how the word will fall: for the man will not rest till he finished the word this day.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ruth 3:18

ThensaidH559VerbsheSitstillH3427VerbmydaughterH1323untilthouknowH3045VerbhowthematterH1697Noun MasculinewillfallH5307VerbforthemanH376Noun MasculinewillnotbeinrestH8252Verb untilH518hehavefinishedH3615VerbthethingH1697Noun MasculinethisdayH3117Noun Masculine

Commentary for Ruth 3:18

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

Overview of Ruth 3:18

Summary

Mother advises daughter to await completion

Place

Bethlehem

Event

Naomi counsels patience

Estimated Time Period

c. 1100 BC