Ruth 2:15 net — When she got up to gather grain, Boaz told his male servants,“Let her gather grain even among the bundles! Don’t chase…

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"When she got up to gather grain, Boaz told his male servants,“Let her gather grain even among the bundles! Don’t chase her off!"

— Ruth 2:15, NET Bible

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Ruth 2 — Context

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May the LORD reward your efforts! May your acts of kindness be repaid fully by the LORD God of Israel, from whom you have sought protection!”

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She said,“You really are being kind to me, sir, for you have reassured and encouraged me, your servant, even though I will never be like one of your servants!”

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Later during the mealtime Boaz said to her,“Come here and have some food! Dip your bread in the vinegar!” So she sat down beside the harvesters. Then he handed her some roasted grain. She ate until she was full and saved the rest.

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When she got up to gather grain, Boaz told his male servants,“Let her gather grain even among the bundles! Don’t chase her off!

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Make sure you pull out ears of grain for her and drop them so she can gather them up. Don’t tell her not to!”

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So she gathered grain in the field until evening. When she threshed what she had gathered, it came to about thirty pounds of barley!

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Ruth Returns to Naomi She carried it back to town, and her mother-in-law saw how much grain she had gathered. Then Ruth gave her the roasted grain she had saved from mealtime.

Ruth 2:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ruth 2:15 say?
Ruth 2:15 in the NET Bible reads: “When she got up to gather grain, Boaz told his male servants,“Let her gather grain even among the bundles! Don’t chase her off!”
Where is Ruth 2:15 in the Bible?
Ruth 2:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ruth, chapter 2, verse 15.
Who wrote Ruth?
Ruth is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel). It was written c. 1011–931 BC.
What is the book of Ruth about?
Ruth is the tender story of a Moabite widow who clings to her Israelite mother-in-law and to the LORD, and finds refuge under the wing of a kinsman-redeemer named Boaz. Set in the time of the judges, it ends with the genealogy of King David — and ultimately points toward Christ.
What are the major themes of Ruth?
Ruth explores themes including Loyalty, Redemption, Providence, Kindness, Lineage of David. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ruth 2:15.
What translation should I read Ruth 2:15 in?
Ruth 2:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ruth 2:15?
Ruth 2:15 reads (NET): “When she got up to gather grain, Boaz told his male servants,“Let her gather grain even among the bundles! Don’t chase her off!” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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