Ruth 2:2

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

Ruth the Moabitess asked Naomi, ‘Will you let me go into the fields and gather fallen corn  behind someone with whom I find favour? ’ Naomi answered her, ‘Go ahead, my daughter.’

Cross References

Leviticus 23:22

When you reap the harvest of your land, you are not to reap all the way to the edge of your field or gather the gleanings of your harvest. Leave them for the poor and the resident foreigner;  I am the Lord your God.’

Leviticus 19:9

‘When you reap the harvest of your land, you are not to reap to the very edge of your field or gather the gleanings  of your harvest.

Ruth 2:7

She asked, “Will you let me gather fallen corn among the bundles behind the harvesters? ” She came and has been on her feet since early morning, except that she rested a little in the shelter.’

Leviticus 19:16

Do not go about spreading slander  among your people; do not jeopardise  your neighbour’s life; I am the Lord.

Leviticus 19:10

Do not strip your vineyard bare or gather its fallen grapes. Leave them for the poor  and the resident foreigner;  I am the Lord your God.

Ruth 2:3

So Ruth left and entered the field to gather corn behind the harvesters. She happened  to be in the portion of the field belonging to Boaz, who was from Elimelech’s family.

Genesis 32:6

When the messengers returned to Jacob, they said, ‘We went to your brother Esau; he is coming to meet you #– #and he has four hundred men with him.’

1 Samuel 1:18

‘May your servant find favour with you,’  she replied. Then Hannah went on her way; she ate and no longer looked despondent.  ,