Ruth 2:16 nasb — "Also you shall purposely pull out for her some grain from the bundles and leave it that she may glean, and do not rebu…

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""Also you shall purposely pull out for her some grain from the bundles and leave it that she may glean, and do not rebuke her.""

— Ruth 2:16, NASB

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Ruth 2 — Context

13

Then she said, "I have found favor in your sight, my lord, for you have comforted me and indeed have spoken kindly to your maidservant, though I am not like one of your maidservants."

14

At mealtime Boaz said to her, "Come here, that you may eat of the bread and dip your piece of bread in the vinegar." So she sat beside the reapers; and he served her roasted grain, and she ate and was satisfied and had some left.

15

When she rose to glean, Boaz commanded his servants, saying, "Let her glean even among the sheaves, and do not insult her.

16

"Also you shall purposely pull out for her some grain from the bundles and leave it that she may glean, and do not rebuke her."

17

So she gleaned in the field until evening. Then she beat out what she had gleaned, and it was about an ephah of barley.

18

She took it up and went into the city, and her mother-in-law saw what she had gleaned. She also took it out and gave Naomi what she had left after she was satisfied.

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Her mother-in-law then said to her, "Where did you glean today and where did you work? May he who took notice of you be blessed." So she told her mother-in-law with whom she had worked and said, "The name of the man with whom I worked today is Boaz."

Ruth 2:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ruth 2:16 say?
Ruth 2:16 in the NASB reads: “"Also you shall purposely pull out for her some grain from the bundles and leave it that she may glean, and do not rebuke her."”
Where is Ruth 2:16 in the Bible?
Ruth 2:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ruth, chapter 2, verse 16.
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 2:16.
What translation should I read Ruth 2:16 in?
Ruth 2:16 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 2:16?
Ruth 2:16 reads (NASB): “"Also you shall purposely pull out for her some grain from the bundles and leave it that she may glean, and do not rebuke her."” 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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