Ruth 2:16

In 11 translations

BSB

Rather, pull out for her some stalks from the bundles and leave them for her to gather. Do not rebuke her.”

KJV

And let fall also some of the handfuls of purpose for her, and leave them, that she may glean them, and rebuke her not.

WEB

Also pull out some for her from the bundles, and leave it. Let her glean, and don’t rebuke her.”

ASV

And also pull out some for her from the bundles, and leave it, and let her glean, and rebuke her not.

LSV

and also you surely cast to her of the handfuls—and have left, and she has gleaned, and you do not push against her.”

YLT

and also ye do surely cast to her of the handfuls — and have left, and she hath gleaned, and ye do not push against her.'

DBY

And ye shall also sometimes draw out for her [some ears] out of the handfuls, and leave them that she may glean, and rebuke her not.

DRC

And let fall some of your handfuls of purpose, and leave them, that she may gather them without shame, and let no man rebuke her when she gathereth them.

GNV

Also let fall some of the sheaues for her, and let it lie, that she may gather it vp, and rebuke her not.

JPS

And also pull out some for her of purpose from the bundles, and leave it, and let her glean, and rebuke her not.'

LXXE

And do ye by all means carry it for her, and ye shall surely let fall for her some of that which is heaped up; and let her eat, and glean, and rebuke her not.

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Original-language editions

WLC

וְגַ֛ם שֹׁל־תָּשֹׁ֥לּוּ לָ֖הּ מִן־הַצְּבָתִ֑ים וַעֲזַבְתֶּ֥ם וְלִקְּטָ֖ה וְלֹ֥א תִגְעֲרוּ־בָֽהּ׃

LXX-Br

Καὶ βαστάζοντες βαστάσατε αὐτῇ, καί γε παραβάλλοντες παραβαλεῖτε αὐτῇ ἐκ τῶν βεβουνισμένων, καὶ φάγεται, καὶ συλλέξει, καὶ οὐκ ἐπιτιμήσετε αὐτῇ.

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Cross-references most cited first

• 1 John 3:17–18If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him? Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth.
• Deuteronomy 24:19–21If you are harvesting in your field and forget a sheaf there, do not go back to get it. It is to be left for the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widow, so that the LORD your God may bless you in all the work of your…
• Romans 12:13Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.
• Matthew 25:40And the King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me.’
• Psalms 112:9He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor.
• Proverbs 19:17Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.
• Philemon 1:7I take great joy and encouragement in your love, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints.
• Hebrews 6:10For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.
• 2 Corinthians 8:5–11And not only did they do as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us, because it was the will of God. So we urged Titus to help complete your act of grace, just as he had started it. But…

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