Ruth 2:15 - The Scriptures 2009

¹⁵ And she rose up to glean, and Bo‛az commanded his young men, saying, “Let her glean even among the sheaves, and do not embarrass her.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁵ 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:

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁵ And when she got up to glean, Boaz ordered his young men, Let her glean even among the sheaves, and do not reproach her.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁵ 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.

Common English Bible

¹⁵ Then she got up to glean. Boaz ordered his young men, “Let her glean between the bundles, and don’t humiliate her.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁵ 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,

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹⁵ And 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.

Ruth 2:15 Cross References

Leviticus 19:9

‘And when you reap the harvest of your land, do not completely reap the corners of your field or gather the gleanings of your harvest.

Leviticus 23:22

‘And when you reap the harvest of your land do not completely reap the corners of your field when you reap, and do not gather any gleaning from your harvest. Leave them for the poor and for the stranger. I am יהוה your Elohim.’ ”

James 1:5

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of Elohim, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it shall be given to him.

Ruth 2:14

And Bo‛az said to her, “Come here at mealtime. Then you shall eat of the bread and dip your piece of bread in the vinegar.” And she sat beside the reapers, and he passed roasted grain to her. And she ate and was satisfied, and had left over.

Ruth 2:16

“Rather, draw out from the bundles for her, and leave it for her to glean, and do not restrain her.”