Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version She carried it back to town, and her mother-in-law saw how much she had gathered. Ruth also brought out and gave her what she had left over after she had eaten enough. New Living Translation She carried it back into town and showed it to her mother-in-law. Ruth also gave her the roasted grain that was left over from her meal. English Standard Version And she took it up and went into the city. Her mother-in-law saw what she had gleaned. She also brought out and gave her what food she had left over after being satisfied. Berean Standard Bible She picked up the grain and went into the town, where her mother-in-law saw what she had gleaned. And she brought out what she had saved from her meal and gave it to Naomi. King James Bible And she took it up, and went into the city: and her mother in law saw what she had gleaned: and she brought forth, and gave to her that she had reserved after she was sufficed. New King James Version Then she took it up and went into the city, and her mother-in-law saw what she had gleaned. So she brought out and gave to her what she had kept back after she had been satisfied. New American Standard Bible And she picked it up and went into the city, and her mother-in-law saw what she had gleaned. She also took some out and gave Naomi what she had left after she was satisfied. NASB 1995 She took it up and went into the city, and her mother-in-law saw what she had gleaned. She also took it out and gave Naomi what she had left after she was satisfied. NASB 1977 And she took it up and went into the city, and her mother-in-law saw what she had gleaned. She also took it out and gave Naomi what she had left after she was satisfied. Legacy Standard Bible She took it up and went into the city, and her mother-in-law saw what she had gleaned. She also took it out and gave Naomi what she had left after she was satisfied. Amplified Bible She picked it up and went into the city, and her mother-in-law saw what she had gleaned. Ruth also took out and gave to Naomi what she had saved after she [had eaten and] was satisfied. Christian Standard Bible She picked up the grain and went into the town, where her mother-in-law saw what she had gleaned. She brought out what she had left over from her meal and gave it to her. Holman Christian Standard Bible She picked up the grain and went into the town, where her mother-in-law saw what she had gleaned. Then she brought out what she had left over from her meal and gave it to her. American Standard Version And she took it up, and went into the city; and her mother-in-law saw what she had gleaned; and she brought forth and gave to her that which she had left after she was sufficed. Contemporary English Version She took the grain to town and showed Naomi how much she had picked up. Ruth also gave her the food left over from her lunch. English Revised Version And she took it up, and went into the city: and her mother in law saw what she had gleaned: and she brought forth and gave to her that she had left after she was sufficed. GOD'S WORD® Translation She picked it up and went into the town, and her mother-in-law saw what she had gathered. Ruth also took out what she had left over from lunch and gave it to Naomi. Good News Translation She took the grain back into town and showed her mother-in-law how much she had gathered. She also gave her the food left over from the meal. International Standard Version She picked up her grain and went back to town. Her mother-in-law noticed how much Ruth had gleaned and had brought back from what was left over from her lunch. Majority Standard Bible She picked up the grain and went into the town, where her mother-in-law saw what she had gleaned. And she brought out what she had saved from her meal and gave it to Naomi. NET Bible She carried it back to town, and her mother-in-law saw how much grain she had gathered. Then Ruth gave her the roasted grain she had saved from mealtime. New Heart English Bible She took it up, and went into the city; and her mother-in-law saw what she had gleaned: and she brought out and gave to her that which she had left after she was sufficed. Webster's Bible Translation And she took it, and went into the city: and her mother-in-law saw what she had gleaned: and she brought forth, and gave to her what she had reserved after she was satisfied. World English Bible She took it up, and went into the city. Then her mother-in-law saw what she had gleaned; and she brought out and gave to her that which she had left after she had enough. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand she takes [it] up, and goes into the city, and her mother-in-law sees that which she has gleaned, and she brings out and gives to her that which she left from her satiety. Young's Literal Translation and she taketh it up, and goeth into the city, and her mother-in-law seeth that which she hath gleaned, and she bringeth out and giveth to her that which she left from her satiety. Smith's Literal Translation And she will lift up and come to the city: and her mother-in-law will see what she gathered: and she will bring forth and give to her what she left from her being filled. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhich she took up and returned into the city, and shewed it to her mother in law: moreover she brought out, and gave her of the remains of her meat, wherewith she had been filled. Catholic Public Domain Version Carrying this, she returned into the city and showed it to her mother-in-law. Moreover, she offered it to her and even gave her the leftovers of her food, with which she had been satisfied. New American Bible which she took into the town and showed to her mother-in-law. Next she brought out what she had left over from the meal and gave it to her. New Revised Standard Version She picked it up and came into the town, and her mother-in-law saw how much she had gleaned. Then she took out and gave her what was left over after she herself had been satisfied. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd she took it up and went into the city; and she showed her mother-in-law what she had gleaned; and she gave her of the food which was left over after she had eaten and was satisfied. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And she took them and she entered the city and she showed her mother in law the gathering that she gathered, and she gave to her from what she had eaten and she had leftovers OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And she took it up, and went into the city; and her mother-in-law saw what she had gleaned; and she brought forth and gave to her that which she had left after she was satisfied. Brenton Septuagint Translation And she took it up, and went into the city: and her mother-in-law saw what she had gleaned, and Ruth brought forth and gave to her the food which she had left from what she had been satisfied with. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Boaz Meets Ruth…17So Ruth gathered grain in the field until evening. And when she beat out what she had gleaned, it was about an ephah of barley. 18She picked up the grain and went into the town, where her mother-in-law saw what she had gleaned. And she brought out what she had saved from her meal and gave it to Naomi. 19Then her mother-in-law asked her, “Where did you glean today, and where did you work? Blessed be the man who noticed you.” So she told her mother-in-law where she had worked. “The name of the man I worked with today is Boaz,” she said.… Cross References Ruth 1:16-17 But Ruth replied: “Do not urge me to leave you or to turn from following you. For wherever you go, I will go, and wherever you live, I will live; your people will be my people, and your God will be my God. / Where you die, I will die, and there I will be buried. May the LORD punish me, and ever so severely, if anything but death separates you and me.” Ruth 4:13-17 So Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife. And when he had relations with her, the LORD enabled her to conceive, and she gave birth to a son. / Then the women said to Naomi, “Blessed be the LORD, who has not left you this day without a kinsman-redeemer. May his name become famous in Israel. / He will renew your life and sustain you in your old age. For your daughter-in-law, who loves you and is better to you than seven sons, has given him birth.” ... Proverbs 31:15 She rises while it is still night to provide food for her household and portions for her maidservants. Proverbs 31:27 She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Genesis 24:22-25 And after the camels had finished drinking, he took out a gold ring weighing a beka, and two gold bracelets for her wrists weighing ten shekels. / “Whose daughter are you?” he asked. “Please tell me, is there room in your father’s house for us to spend the night?” / She replied, “I am the daughter of Bethuel, the son that Milcah bore to Nahor.” ... Genesis 18:6-8 So Abraham hurried into the tent and said to Sarah, “Quick! Prepare three seahs of fine flour, knead it, and bake some bread.” / Meanwhile, Abraham ran to the herd, selected a tender and choice calf, and gave it to a servant, who hurried to prepare it. / Then Abraham brought curds and milk and the calf that had been prepared, and he set them before the men and stood by them under the tree as they ate. Exodus 16:18 When they measured it by the omer, he who gathered much had no excess, and he who gathered little had no shortfall. Each one gathered as much as he needed to eat. Leviticus 19:9-10 When you reap the harvest of your land, you are not to reap to the very edges of your field or gather the gleanings of your harvest. / You must not strip your vineyard bare or gather its fallen grapes. Leave them for the poor and the foreigner. I am the LORD your God. Deuteronomy 24:19-21 If you are harvesting in your field and forget a sheaf there, do not go back to get it. It is to be left for the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widow, so that the LORD your God may bless you in all the work of your hands. / When you beat the olives from your trees, you must not go over the branches again. What remains will be for the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widow. / When you gather the grapes of your vineyard, you must not go over the vines again. What remains will be for the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widow. 1 Samuel 1:24-28 Once she had weaned him, Hannah took the boy with her, along with a three-year-old bull, an ephah of flour, and a skin of wine. Though the boy was still young, she brought him to the house of the LORD at Shiloh. / And when they had slaughtered the bull, they brought the boy to Eli. / “Please, my lord,” said Hannah, “as surely as you live, my lord, I am the woman who stood here beside you praying to the LORD. ... 2 Kings 4:42-44 Now a man from Baal-shalishah came to the man of God with a sack of twenty loaves of barley bread from the first ripe grain. “Give it to the people to eat,” said Elisha. / But his servant asked, “How am I to set twenty loaves before a hundred men?” “Give it to the people to eat,” said Elisha, “for this is what the LORD says: ‘They will eat and have some left over.’” / So he set it before them, and they ate and had some left over, according to the word of the LORD. Matthew 15:32-38 Then Jesus called His disciples to Him and said, “I have compassion for this crowd, because they have already been with Me three days and have nothing to eat. I do not want to send them away hungry, or they may faint along the way.” / The disciples replied, “Where in this desolate place could we find enough bread to feed such a large crowd?” / “How many loaves do you have?” Jesus asked. “Seven,” they replied, “and a few small fish.” ... Matthew 25:35-40 For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, / I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’ / Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You something to drink? ... Mark 6:41-44 Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, Jesus spoke a blessing and broke the loaves. Then He gave them to His disciples to set before the people. And He divided the two fish among them all. / They all ate and were satisfied, / and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces of bread and fish. ... Luke 9:16-17 Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, Jesus spoke a blessing and broke them. Then He gave them to the disciples to set before the people. / They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. Treasury of Scripture And she took it up, and went into the city: and her mother in law saw what she had gleaned: and she brought forth, and gave to her that she had reserved after she was sufficed. she had reserved Ruth 2:13 Then she said, Let me find favour in thy sight, my lord; for that thou hast comforted me, and for that thou hast spoken friendly unto thine handmaid, though I be not like unto one of thine handmaidens. John 6:12,13 When they were filled, he said unto his disciples, Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost… 1 Timothy 5:4 But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to shew piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God. Jump to Previous Carried City Eaten Herself Law Mother Mother-In-Law Naomi Reserved Rest Ruth Satisfied Showed SufficedJump to Next Carried City Eaten Herself Law Mother Mother-In-Law Naomi Reserved Rest Ruth Satisfied Showed SufficedRuth 2 1. Ruth gleans in the field of Boaz4. Boaz takes notice of her 8. and shows her great favor 18. That which she got, she carries to Naomi She picked up the grain and went into the town Ruth's action of picking up the grain signifies her diligence and humility. In the context of ancient Israel, gleaning was a provision for the poor, widows, and foreigners (Leviticus 19:9-10). Ruth, a Moabite and widow, fits this description, highlighting her vulnerability and dependence on God's provision. The town referred to is Bethlehem, a significant location in biblical history as the future birthplace of Jesus Christ (Micah 5:2). Ruth's journey into the town symbolizes her integration into the community of Israel, foreshadowing her role in the lineage of David and ultimately, Christ. where her mother-in-law saw what she had gleaned And she brought out what she had saved from her meal and gave it to Naomi Persons / Places / Events 1. RuthA Moabite widow who has shown loyalty to her mother-in-law, Naomi, by staying with her and working to provide for them both. Her actions demonstrate faithfulness and diligence. 2. Naomi Ruth's mother-in-law, who has returned to Bethlehem after the death of her husband and sons. She is a key figure in Ruth's life, providing guidance and support. 3. Bethlehem The town where Naomi and Ruth have returned, and where Ruth gleans in the fields to support them. It is significant as the future birthplace of King David and Jesus. 4. Gleaning The act of collecting leftover crops from the fields, which was a provision in the Law of Moses for the poor and foreigners (Leviticus 19:9-10). 5. Boaz's Field The place where Ruth gleans, owned by Boaz, a relative of Naomi's late husband. Boaz's kindness and protection towards Ruth foreshadow his role as a kinsman-redeemer. Teaching Points Faithfulness in Small ThingsRuth's diligence in gleaning reflects her faithfulness in small tasks, which God uses for greater purposes. We are called to be faithful in our daily responsibilities. Provision and Generosity Ruth's act of sharing her meal with Naomi demonstrates generosity. We are encouraged to share our blessings with others, trusting in God's provision. God's Sovereignty and Redemption The account of Ruth illustrates God's sovereign plan and redemption, as He uses ordinary events to fulfill His purposes. We can trust God to work through our circumstances. Community and Support Naomi and Ruth's relationship highlights the importance of community and mutual support. We are called to support and encourage one another in our faith journeys.Verse 18. - And she lifted it up, and went into the city: and her mother-in-law beheld what she had gleaned. She likewise brought forth, and gave to her, what she had left over after she was satisfied. It would be with gratitude and pride that Ruth would let her heavy burden slip off into the hands of Naomi. It would be with gratitude and wonder that Naomi would behold the precious load. Other gentle emotions would stir within the mother-in-law's hungry heart when her beloved daughter-in-law produced and presented the remains of her delightfully refreshing repast at the tent. The expression, "after she was satisfied," is literally, "from her satiety." Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew She picked up the grainוַתִּשָּׂא֙ (wat·tiś·śā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take and went into וַתָּב֣וֹא (wat·tā·ḇō·w) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go the town, הָעִ֔יר (hā·‘îr) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5892: Excitement where her mother-in-law חֲמוֹתָ֖הּ (ḥă·mō·w·ṯāh) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 2545: Husband's mother saw וַתֵּ֥רֶא (wat·tê·re) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 7200: To see what אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that she had gleaned. לִקֵּ֑טָה (liq·qê·ṭāh) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3950: To pick up, to gather, to glean And she brought out וַתּוֹצֵא֙ (wat·tō·w·ṣê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim what אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that she had saved הוֹתִ֖רָה (hō·w·ṯi·rāh) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3498: To jut over, exceed, to excel, to remain, be left, to leave, cause to abound, preserve from her meal מִשָּׂבְעָֽהּ׃ (miś·śā·ḇə·‘āh) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 7648: Satisfaction, joy) and gave it וַתִּתֶּן־ (wat·tit·ten-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set to [Naomi]. לָ֔הּ (lāh) Preposition | third person feminine singular Strong's Hebrew Links Ruth 2:18 NIVRuth 2:18 NLT Ruth 2:18 ESV Ruth 2:18 NASB Ruth 2:18 KJV Ruth 2:18 BibleApps.com Ruth 2:18 Biblia Paralela Ruth 2:18 Chinese Bible Ruth 2:18 French Bible Ruth 2:18 Catholic Bible OT History: Ruth 2:18 She took it up and went into (Ru Rut.) |
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