Also he said, “Bring the shawl that is on you and hold it.” And when she held it, he measured six ephahs of barley, and laid it on her. Then she went into the city.
Parallel translations
- WEB He said, “Bring the mantle that is on you, and hold it.” She held it; and he measured six measures of barley, and laid it on her; then he went into the city.
- KJV Also he said, Bring the vail that thou hast upon thee, and hold it. And when she held it, he measured six measures of barley, and laid it on her: and she went into the city.
- BSB And he told her, “Bring the shawl you are wearing and hold it out.” When she did so, he shoveled six measures of barley into her shawl. Then he went into the city.
- NASB Again he said, “Give me the shawl that is on you and hold it.” So she held it, and he measured six measures of barley and laid it on her. Then she went into the city.
- NLT Then Boaz said to her, “Bring your cloak and spread it out.” He measured six scoops of barley into the cloak and placed it on her back. Then he returned to the town.
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Quick answer
Boaz fills Ruth's mantle with six measures of barley before she returns to the city. The generous gift signals his good intentions and provision for Naomi.
Overview
Boaz sends Ruth home with a substantial gift of grain, a token of his commitment and care for Naomi as well. The provision assures the women that he will not leave them empty-handed. This kindness, like his earlier generosity, reflects the open-handed grace of a faithful redeemer.
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Boaz the kinsman-redeemer who buys back the destitute and takes a bride foreshadows Christ, our Redeemer who pays the price to make a people his own; and from Ruth's line comes David, and David's greater Son.
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