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Ruth 3:17

King James Version (KJV)

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And she said, These six [measures] of barley gave he me; for he said to me, Go not empty unto thy mother in law.

Ruth 3:17 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Ruth 3:17

Theological / Devotional

Go not empty. Boaz knew well that Ruth’s visit had been suggested by Naomi, and his gift of the six measures of barley was intended as a tacit recognition of that fact.

It bespoke an acknowledgment of Naomi’s interest in the matter, and implied that his personal interest in Ruth would not lead him to forget Naomi.

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