Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version As she got up to glean, Boaz gave orders to his men, “Let her gather among the sheaves and don’t reprimand her. New Living Translation When Ruth went back to work again, Boaz ordered his young men, “Let her gather grain right among the sheaves without stopping her. English Standard Version When she rose to glean, Boaz instructed his young men, saying, “Let her glean even among the sheaves, and do not reproach her. Berean Standard Bible When Ruth got up to glean, Boaz ordered his young men, “Even if she gathers among the sheaves, do not insult her. King James Bible And when she was risen up to glean, Boaz commanded his young men, saying, Let her glean even among the sheaves, and reproach her not: New King James Version And when she rose up to glean, Boaz commanded his young men, saying, “Let her glean even among the sheaves, and do not reproach her. New American Standard Bible When she got up to glean, Boaz commanded his servants, saying, “Let her glean even among the sheaves, and do not insult her. NASB 1995 When she rose to glean, Boaz commanded his servants, saying, “Let her glean even among the sheaves, and do not insult her. NASB 1977 When she rose to glean, Boaz commanded his servants, saying, “Let her glean even among the sheaves, and do not insult her. Legacy Standard Bible Then she rose to glean, and Boaz commanded his young men, saying, “Let her glean even among the sheaves, and do not dishonor her. Amplified Bible When she got up to glean, Boaz ordered his servants, “Let her glean even among the sheaves, and do not insult her. Christian Standard Bible When she got up to gather grain, Boaz ordered his young men, “Let her even gather grain among the bundles, and don’t humiliate her. Holman Christian Standard Bible When she got up to gather grain, Boaz ordered his young men, “Let her even gather grain among the bundles, and don’t humiliate her. American Standard Version And when she was risen up to glean, Boaz commanded his young men, saying, Let her glean even among the sheaves, and reproach her not. Contemporary English Version When Ruth left to start picking up grain, Boaz told his men, "Don't stop her, even if she picks up grain from where it is stacked. English Revised Version And when she was risen up to glean, Boaz commanded his young men, saying, Let her glean even among the sheaves, and reproach her not. GOD'S WORD® Translation When she got up to gather grain, Boaz ordered his servants, "Let her gather grain even among the bundles. Don't give her any problems. International Standard Version After she had left to glean, Boaz commanded his servants, "Allow her to glean also among the cut sheaves, and don't taunt her. Majority Standard Bible When Ruth got up to glean, Boaz ordered his young men, ?Even if she gathers among the sheaves, do not insult her. NET Bible When she got up to gather grain, Boaz told his male servants, "Let her gather grain even among the bundles! Don't chase her off! New Heart English Bible When she had risen up to glean, Boaz commanded his young men, saying, "Let her glean even among the sheaves, and do not humiliate her. Webster's Bible Translation And when she had risen to glean, Boaz commanded his young men, saying, Let her glean even among the sheaves, and reproach her not: World English Bible When she had risen up to glean, Boaz commanded his young men, saying, “Let her glean even among the sheaves, and don’t reproach her. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd she rises to glean, and Boaz charges his young men, saying, “Even between the sheaves she gleans, and you do not cause her to blush; Young's Literal Translation And she riseth to glean, and Boaz chargeth his young men, saying, 'Even between the sheaves she doth glean, and ye do not cause her to blush; Smith's Literal Translation And she will rise up to gather, and Boaz commanded his young men, saying, Also she shall gather between the sheaves, and ye shall not shame her: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd she arose from thence, to glean the ears of corn as before. And Booz commanded his servants, saying: If she would even reap with you, hinder her not: Catholic Public Domain Version And then she arose from there, so as to gather the ears of grain, according to the custom. But Boaz commanded his servants, saying, “If she is even willing to reap with you, do not prevent her, New American Bible As she rose to glean, Boaz instructed his young people: “Let her glean among the sheaves themselves without scolding her, New Revised Standard Version When she got up to glean, Boaz instructed his young men, “Let her glean even among the standing sheaves, and do not reproach her. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd when she was risen up to glean, Boaz commanded his servants, saying, Let her glean even among the sheaves, and do not harm her; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And she arose to glean, and Boaz commanded his Servants, and he said: “You shall glean from among the sheaves and do her no harm!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And when she was risen up to glean, Boaz commanded his young men, saying: 'Let her glean even among the sheaves, and put her not to shame. Brenton Septuagint Translation And she rose up to glean; and Booz charged his young men, saying, Let her even glean among the sheaves, and reproach her not. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Boaz Meets Ruth…14At mealtime Boaz said to her, “Come over here; have some bread and dip it into the vinegar sauce.” So she sat down beside the harvesters, and he offered her roasted grain, and she ate and was satisfied and had some left over. 15When Ruth got up to glean, Boaz ordered his young men, “Even if she gathers among the sheaves, do not insult her. 16Rather, pull out for her some stalks from the bundles and leave them for her to gather. Do not rebuke her.”… Cross References 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. 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.” ... Matthew 1:5-6 Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse, / and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife, Galatians 6:9-10 Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. / Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith. James 2:15-16 Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. / If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that? 1 Timothy 5:18 For the Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and, “The worker is worthy of his wages.” Proverbs 19:17 Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender. Proverbs 31:20 She opens her arms to the poor and reaches out her hands to the needy. 2 Corinthians 9:6-10 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. / Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver. / And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. ... Luke 6:38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.” Acts 20:35 In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” Hebrews 13:16 And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. Isaiah 58:7-10 Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood? / Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will come quickly. Your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the LORD will be your rear guard. / Then you will call, and the LORD will answer; you will cry out, and He will say, ‘Here I am.’ If you remove the yoke from your midst, the pointing of the finger and malicious talk, ... Treasury of Scripture And when she was risen up to glean, Boaz commanded his young men, saying, Let her glean even among the sheaves, and reproach her not: Ruth 2:1 And Naomi had a kinsman of her husband's, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech; and his name was Boaz. reproach [heb] shame James 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. Jump to Previous Blush Boaz Bo'az Cause Chargeth Commanded Cut Instructed Insult Orders Ready Reproach Risen Riseth Rose Servants Shame Sheaves YoungJump to Next Blush Boaz Bo'az Cause Chargeth Commanded Cut Instructed Insult Orders Ready Reproach Risen Riseth Rose Servants Shame Sheaves YoungRuth 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 When Ruth got up to glean Ruth's action of gleaning reflects the Mosaic Law's provision for the poor and foreigners, as seen in Leviticus 19:9-10 and Deuteronomy 24:19-22. This law allowed the needy to gather leftover crops, demonstrating God's care for the marginalized. Ruth, a Moabite, exemplifies humility and diligence, qualities that are honored throughout Scripture. Her willingness to work hard for her sustenance is a testament to her character and faithfulness. Boaz ordered his young men “Even if she gathers among the sheaves do not insult her. Persons / Places / Events 1. RuthA Moabite widow who has shown loyalty to her mother-in-law, Naomi, by returning with her to Bethlehem. She is a model of faithfulness and humility. 2. Boaz A wealthy landowner in Bethlehem, a relative of Naomi's late husband. He is characterized by his kindness, generosity, and adherence to the law. 3. Young Men The workers of Boaz who are instructed to allow Ruth to glean without hindrance. They represent the societal norms and practices of the time. 4. Gleaning The act of collecting leftover crops from the fields, a provision in the Mosaic Law for the poor and foreigners. 5. Bethlehem The setting of the account, a town in Judah, which is significant as the future birthplace of King David and Jesus Christ. Teaching Points God's Provision and CareGod's laws are designed to care for the vulnerable, as seen in the provision for gleaning. We are called to reflect God's heart by caring for those in need. Kindness and Respect Boaz's treatment of Ruth shows the importance of treating others with dignity and respect, regardless of their social status or background. Obedience to God's Law Boaz's adherence to the law of gleaning demonstrates the blessings that come from obeying God's commands. We should strive to live in obedience to God's Word. Courage and Initiative Ruth's willingness to glean in a foreign land shows courage and initiative. We are encouraged to step out in faith, trusting in God's provision. Community and Support The community's role in supporting Ruth reflects the importance of being a supportive and inclusive community, especially for those who are marginalized.Verse 15. - And she rose to glean: and Boaz charged his young men, saying, Even between the sheaves let her glean, and do not affront her. Boaz would probably thus speak in the hearing of Ruth herself, so that, without any fear of reproach, she might feel free to take full advantage of the privilege accorded her. Boaz wished her to gather a large gleaning, no doubt rightly conjecturing that there must have been for some time past but little superfluity in the larder of Naomi. The space "between the sheaves," as distinguished from the spaces outside their line, would probably be the part whither the maidens conveyed their collected armfuls, and where they bound them into sheaves. It would thus be the place where there would be the greatest number of 'waifs.' It would also be the place in which unprincipled gleaners might have the best opportunity for stealing from the sheaves. Boaz felt unbounded confidence in Ruth, and said to the reapers, "Affront her not," namely, by saying or insinuating anything to the effect that she was either pilfering, on the one hand, or making herself too forward, on the other. The Vulgate version completely merges out of sight the poetic beauty and tenderness of the injunction by rendering it thus: "Do not hinder her." Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew When [Ruth] got upוַתָּ֖קָם (wat·tā·qām) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand to glean, לְלַקֵּ֑ט (lə·laq·qêṭ) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct Strong's 3950: To pick up, to gather, to glean Boaz בֹּ֨עַז (bō·‘az) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1162: Boaz -- 'quickness', an ancestor of David, also a pillar before the temple ordered וַיְצַו֩ (way·ṣaw) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order his young men, נְעָרָ֜יו (nə·‘ā·rāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5288: A boy, lad, youth, retainer “Even if גַּ֣ם (gam) Conjunction Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and she gathers תְּלַקֵּ֖ט (tə·laq·qêṭ) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3950: To pick up, to gather, to glean among בֵּ֧ין (bên) Preposition Strong's 996: An interval, space between the sheaves, הָֽעֳמָרִ֛ים (hā·‘o·mā·rîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 6016: A heap, a sheaf, an omer (dry measure) do not וְלֹ֥א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no insult her. תַכְלִימֽוּהָ׃ (ṯaḵ·lî·mū·hā) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine plural | third person feminine singular Strong's 3637: To wound, to taunt, insult Links Ruth 2:15 NIVRuth 2:15 NLT Ruth 2:15 ESV Ruth 2:15 NASB Ruth 2:15 KJV Ruth 2:15 BibleApps.com Ruth 2:15 Biblia Paralela Ruth 2:15 Chinese Bible Ruth 2:15 French Bible Ruth 2:15 Catholic Bible OT History: Ruth 2:15 When she was risen up to glean (Ru Rut.) |
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