Ruth 2:3

So Ruth went to a paddock where some workers were cutting the barley grass and she started to pick up the grass that had fallen onto the ground. Ruth didn't know that the paddock belonged to Boaz who was a close relation for Elim-elek.

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In The King James Version

And she went, and came, and gleaned in the field after the reapers: and her hap was to light on a part of the field belonging unto Boaz, who was of the kindred of Elimelech.

In Context

2One day, Ruth the young woman from Mo-ab, said to Naomi, “Can I go to the paddocks where they grow the barley grass? Someone might be kind to me and let me pick up some of the grass that has dropped onto the ground.” And Naomi said, “Yes, go and do that my daughter.”

4Later on, Boaz went out from Bethlehem and walked to his paddock. When he got near to his workers he said, “I pray that the Lord is close to all of you today.” And the workers said back to him, “We pray that the Lord will be good to you.” This is how people said hello to one another in those days.

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Matthew Henry on Ruth 2:2-4

Ruth in the Field of Boaz. ( b. c. 1312.) 1 And Naomi had a kinsman of her husband's, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech; and his name was Boaz. 2 And Ruth the Moabitess said unto Naomi, Let me now go to the field, and glean ears of corn after him in whose sight I shall find grace. And she said unto her, Go, my daughter. 3 And she went, and came, and gleaned in the field after the reapers: and her hap was to light on a part of the field belonging unto Boaz, who was of the kindred of Elimelech.… Read the whole commentary →

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