Ruth 3:15 - The Scriptures 2009

¹⁵ And he said, “Bring the shawl that is on you and hold it.” So she held it and he measured six measures of barley, and laid it on her. And she went into the city.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁵ Also he said, Bring the vail that thou hast upon thee, and hold it. And when she held it, he measured six measures of barley, and laid it on her: and she went into the city.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁵ Also he said, Bring the mantle you are wearing and hold it. So [Ruth] held it, and he measured out six measures of barley and laid it on her. And she went into the town.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁵ And he said, Bring the mantle that is upon thee, and hold it; and she held it; and he measured six measures of barley, and laid it on her: and he went into the city.

Common English Bible

¹⁵ He said, “Bring the cloak that you have on and hold it out.” She held it out, and he measured out six measures of barley and placed it upon her. Then she went into town.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁵ And again he said, "Spread your mantle that covers you, and hold it with both hands." As she extended it and held it, he measured six measures of barley and placed it upon her. Carrying it, she went into the city.

Ruth 3:15 Cross References

Isaiah 3:23

the mirrors, and the fine linen, and the turbans, and the large veils.

Isaiah 32:8

But the generous one devises what is generous, and by generous deeds he rises up.

Galatians 6:10

So then, as we have occasion, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of the belief.

Ruth 3:14

And she lay at his feet until morning, and she arose before one could recognise another. And he said, “Let it not be known that the woman came to the threshing-floor.”

Ruth 3:16

And when she came to her mother-in-law, she said, “Is that you, my daughter?” And she explained to her all that the man had done for her.