Ruth 2:18
“And she took it up, and went into the city: and her mother in law saw what she had gleaned: and she brought forth, and gave to her that she had reserved after she was sufficed.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And she took it up,.... The ephah of barley, into her arms, or on her shoulders:
and went into the city; the city of…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
And gave to her that she had reserved - As Ruth had received a distinct portion at dinner-time, of which she had more…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Ruth 2:17-23
Here, I. Ruth finishes her day's work, Rut 2:17. 1. She took care not to lose time, for she gleaned until evening. We…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
her mother in law saw A slight change of pronunciation gives a more expressive sense: she shewed her mother in law.