Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version and added, “He gave me these six measures of barley, saying, ‘Don’t go back to your mother-in-law empty-handed.’” New Living Translation and she added, “He gave me these six scoops of barley and said, ‘Don’t go back to your mother-in-law empty-handed.’” English Standard Version saying, “These six measures of barley he gave to me, for he said to me, ‘You must not go back empty-handed to your mother-in-law.’” Berean Standard Bible 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.’” King James Bible And she said, These six measures of barley gave he me; for he said to me, Go not empty unto thy mother in law. New King James Version And she said, “These six ephahs of barley he gave me; for he said to me, ‘Do not go empty-handed to your mother-in-law.’ ” New American Standard Bible She also said, “These six measures of barley he gave to me, for he said, ‘Do not go to your mother-in-law empty-handed.’” NASB 1995 She said, “These six measures of barley he gave to me, for he said, ‘Do not go to your mother-in-law empty-handed.’” NASB 1977 And she said, “These six measures of barley he gave to me, for he said, ‘Do not go to your mother-in-law empty-handed.’” Legacy Standard Bible She said, “These six measures of barley he gave to me, for he said, ‘Do not go to your mother-in-law empty.’” Amplified Bible She said, “He gave me these six measures of barley, and he said to me, ‘Do not go back to your mother-in-law empty-handed.’” Christian Standard Bible She said, “He gave me these six measures of barley, because he said, ‘Don’t go back to your mother-in-law empty-handed.’ ” Holman Christian Standard Bible She said, “He gave me these six measures of barley, because he said, ‘Don’t go back to your mother-in-law empty-handed.’” American Standard Version And she said, These six measures of barley gave he me; for he said, Go not empty unto thy mother-in-law. Contemporary English Version She also said, "Boaz gave me this grain, because he didn't want me to come back without something for you." English Revised Version And she said, These six measures of barley gave he me; for he said, Go not empty unto thy mother in law. GOD'S WORD® Translation She said, "He gave me these six measures of barley and told me not to come back to you empty-handed." Good News Translation She added, "He told me I must not come back to you empty-handed, so he gave me all this barley." International Standard Version Ruth also said, "He gave me these six units of barley and told me, 'Don't go back to your mother-in-law empty-handed.'" Majority Standard Bible 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.?? NET Bible She said, "He gave me these sixty pounds of barley, for he said to me, 'Do not go to your mother-in-law empty-handed.'" New Heart English Bible 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.'" Webster's Bible Translation And she said, These six measures of barley he gave me; for he said to me, Go not empty to thy mother-in-law. World English Bible She said, “He gave me these six measures of barley; for he said, ‘Don’t go empty to your mother-in-law.’” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd she says, “These six [measures] of barley he has given to me, for he said, You do not go in empty to your mother-in-law.” Young's Literal Translation And she saith, 'These six measures of barley he hath given to me, for he said, Thou dost not go in empty unto thy mother-in-law.' Smith's Literal Translation 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. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd she said: Behold he hath given me six measures of barley: for he said: I will not have thee return empty to thy mother in law. Catholic Public Domain Version 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.’ ” New American Bible and concluded, “He gave me these six measures of barley and said, ‘Do not go back to your mother-in-law empty.’ ” New Revised Standard Version saying, “He gave me these six measures of barley, for he said, ‘Do not go back to your mother-in-law empty-handed.’” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd how he had given her six measures of barley, and had said to her, Go not empty-handed to your mother-in-law. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And that he gave her six measures of barley and that he said to her, “You shall not enter to your mother in law with nothing” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And she said: 'These six measures of barley gave he me; for he said to me: Go not empty unto thy mother-in-law.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And she said to her, He gave me these six measures of barley, for he said to me, Go not empty to thy mother-in-law. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Ruth Claims Boaz as Kinsman…16When Ruth returned to her mother-in-law, Naomi asked her, “How did it go, my daughter?” Then Ruth told her all that Boaz had done for her. 17And she said, “He gave me these six measures of barley, for he said, ‘Do not go back to your mother-in-law empty-handed.’” 18“Wait, my daughter,” said Naomi, “until you find out how things go, for he will not rest unless he has resolved the matter today.”… Cross References Ruth 2:14-16 At 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. / When Ruth got up to glean, Boaz ordered his young men, “Even if she gathers among the sheaves, do not insult her. / Rather, pull out for her some stalks from the bundles and leave them for her to gather. Do not rebuke her.” Ruth 4:10 Moreover, I have acquired Ruth the Moabitess, Mahlon’s widow, as my wife, to raise up the name of the deceased through his inheritance, so that his name will not disappear from among his brothers or from the gate of his home. You are witnesses today.” Proverbs 31:10-31 A wife of noble character, who can find? She is far more precious than rubies. / The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he lacks nothing of value. / She brings him good and not harm all the days of her life. ... Genesis 24:22 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. Genesis 24:53 Then he brought out jewels of silver and gold, and articles of clothing, and he gave them to Rebekah. He also gave precious gifts to her brother and her mother. 1 Samuel 9:7-8 “If we do go,” Saul replied, “what can we give the man? For the bread in our packs is gone, and there is no gift to take to the man of God. What do we have?” / The servant answered him again. “Look,” he said, “I have here in my hand a quarter shekel of silver. I will give it to the man of God, and he will tell us our way.” 1 Samuel 25:18-19 Then Abigail hurried and took two hundred loaves of bread, two skins of wine, five butchered sheep, five seahs of roasted grain, a hundred clusters of raisins, and two hundred cakes of figs. She loaded them on donkeys / and said to her young men, “Go ahead of me. I will be right behind you.” But she did not tell her husband Nabal. 2 Samuel 16:1-2 When David had gone a little beyond the summit, Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth was there to meet him. He had a pair of saddled donkeys loaded with two hundred loaves of bread, a hundred clusters of raisins, a hundred summer fruits, and a skin of wine. / “Why do you have these?” asked the king. Ziba replied, “The donkeys are for the king’s household to ride, the bread and summer fruit are for the young men to eat, and the wine is to refresh those who become exhausted in the wilderness.” 2 Kings 4:42 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. Nehemiah 5:11 Please restore to them immediately their fields, vineyards, olive groves, and houses, along with the percentage of the money, grain, new wine, and oil that you have been assessing them.” Esther 2:18 Then the king held a great banquet, Esther’s banquet, for all his officials and servants. He proclaimed a tax holiday in the provinces and gave gifts worthy of the king’s bounty. Job 42:11 All his brothers and sisters and prior acquaintances came and dined with him in his house. They consoled him and comforted him over all the adversity that the LORD had brought upon him. And each one gave him a piece of silver and a gold ring. Isaiah 32:8 But a noble man makes honorable plans; he stands up for worthy causes. Matthew 2:11 On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh. Matthew 7:11 So if you who are evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those who ask Him! Treasury of Scripture And she said, These six measures of barley gave he me; for he said to me, Go not empty to your mother in law. Jump to Previous Added Barley Empty Empty-Handed Hands Law Measures Mother Mother-In-Law SixJump to Next Added Barley Empty Empty-Handed Hands Law Measures Mother Mother-In-Law SixRuth 3 1. By Naomi's instruction5. Ruth lies at Boaz's feet 8. Boaz acknowledges the right of a kinsman 14. He sends her away with six measures of barley And she said, This phrase introduces Ruth's report to Naomi, highlighting the importance of communication and accountability in relationships. It reflects the cultural norm of sharing news and developments with family members, especially in matters of provision and protection. “He gave me these six measures of barley, for he said, ‘Do not go back to your mother-in-law empty-handed.’” Persons / Places / Events 1. RuthA Moabite widow who has shown loyalty to her mother-in-law, Naomi, and has come to Bethlehem to seek refuge and provision. 2. Naomi Ruth's mother-in-law, who has returned to Bethlehem after the death of her husband and sons, and is seeking security for Ruth. 3. Boaz A wealthy relative of Naomi's late husband, who is a kinsman-redeemer and has shown kindness and protection to Ruth. 4. Bethlehem The town in Judah where Naomi and Ruth have returned, and where Boaz's fields are located. 5. Threshing Floor The place where Boaz was winnowing barley, and where Ruth approached him to seek his protection and provision. Teaching Points Generosity and ProvisionBoaz's actions demonstrate the importance of generosity and provision for those in need. As Christians, we are called to be generous and to care for the vulnerable in our communities. Faithfulness and Loyalty Ruth's loyalty to Naomi and her faithfulness in seeking Boaz's protection reflect the virtues of commitment and trust in God's provision. We are encouraged to remain faithful in our relationships and trust in God's plan for our lives. God's Sovereignty and Redemption The account of Ruth and Boaz illustrates God's sovereignty in orchestrating events for His purposes. It reminds us that God is at work in our lives, even in difficult circumstances, and that He is our ultimate Redeemer. Cultural and Legal Context Understanding the cultural and legal context of the kinsman-redeemer helps us appreciate the depth of Boaz's actions and the significance of Ruth's request. It challenges us to understand and apply biblical principles in our own cultural context.Verse 17. - And she said, These six measures of barley he gave to me; for he said, Thou must not go empty to thy mother-in-law. The C'tib omission of "to me" after "for he said" is most likely to be the original reading. A fastidious Rabbi would rather originate this insertion than the omission. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And she said,וַתֹּ֕אמֶר (wat·tō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “He gave נָ֣תַן (nā·ṯan) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set me these הָאֵ֖לֶּה (hā·’êl·leh) Article | Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those six שֵׁשׁ־ (šêš-) Number - feminine singular construct Strong's 8337: Six (a cardinal number) measures of barley, הַשְּׂעֹרִ֥ים (haś·śə·‘ō·rîm) Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 8184: Barley for כִּ֚י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction he said, אָמַ֣ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say ‘Do not אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 408: Not go back תָּב֥וֹאִי (tā·ḇō·w·’î) Pd | Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person feminine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go to אֵלַ֔י (’ê·lay) Preposition | third person feminine singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to your mother-in-law חֲמוֹתֵֽךְ׃ (ḥă·mō·w·ṯêḵ) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person feminine singular Strong's 2545: Husband's mother empty-handed.’” רֵיקָ֖ם (rê·qām) Adverb Strong's 7387: Emptily, ineffectually, undeservedly Links Ruth 3:17 NIVRuth 3:17 NLT Ruth 3:17 ESV Ruth 3:17 NASB Ruth 3:17 KJV Ruth 3:17 BibleApps.com Ruth 3:17 Biblia Paralela Ruth 3:17 Chinese Bible Ruth 3:17 French Bible Ruth 3:17 Catholic Bible OT History: Ruth 3:17 She said These six measures of barley (Ru Rut.) |
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