And when she was risen up to glean, Boaz commanded his young men, saying, Let her glean even among the sheaves, and reproach her not:
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Verse 15 is found in chapter 2 of Ruth. When Ruth returns to gather grain, Boaz orders that she be allowed to gather even among the bundles and not be rebuked. This instruction protects Ruth from possible humiliation and deliberately expands her opportunities for gathering. Justice toward the vulnerable becomes a concrete action by those responsible for the harvest.
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Compare Ruth 2:15 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Und da sie sich aufmachte, zu lesen, gebot Boas seinen Knechten und sprach: Laßt sie auch zwischen den Garben lesen und beschämt sie nicht;
Levantóse luego para espigar. Y Booz mandó a sus criados, diciendo: Coja también espigas entre las gavillas, y no la avergoncéis;
Puis elle se leva pour glaner. Boaz donna cet ordre à ses serviteurs: Qu'elle glane aussi entre les gerbes, et ne l'inquiétez pas,
Poi si levò per ispigolare. E Booz diede ordine a’ suoi servitori, dicendo: Lasciate ch’ella spigoli eziandio fra le mannelle, e non le fate vergogna.
E, levantando-se ela a colher, Boaz deu ordem aos seus moços, dizendo: Até entre as gavelas deixai-a colher, e não a censureis.
她又起來拾取麥穗, 波阿斯 吩咐僕人說:「她即使在禾捆中拾取麥穗,也不可羞辱她。
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