Ruth 2:23
“So she kept fast by the maidens of Boaz to glean unto the end of barley harvest and of wheat harvest; and dwelt with her mother in law.”
My Notes
Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
So she kept fast by the maidens of Boaz to glean,.... Accepting the kindness of Boaz, and attending to the advice of her…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
And of wheat harvest - That is, she was to continue gleaning in the farm of Boaz to the end of the barley harvest; and…
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
wheat harvest followed two or three weeks later.
she dwelt with Or, with a slight change, she returned unto; so Vulg.
Cross References
Related passages throughout Scripture