Ruth 2:2 bbe — And Ruth the Moabitess said to Naomi, Now let me go into the field and take up the heads of grain after him in whose ey…

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"And Ruth the Moabitess said to Naomi, Now let me go into the field and take up the heads of grain after him in whose eyes I may have grace. And she said to her, Go, my daughter."

— Ruth 2:2, Bible in Basic English

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“And Ruth the Moabitess said unto Naomi, Let me now go to the field, and glean ears of corn after him in whose sight I shall find grace. And she said unto her, Go, my daughter.”
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Ruth 2 — Context

And Naomi had a relation of her husband, a man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech; and his name was Boaz.

And Ruth the Moabitess said to Naomi, Now let me go into the field and take up the heads of grain after him in whose eyes I may have grace. And she said to her, Go, my daughter.

And she went, and came and took up the heads of grain in the field after the cutters; and by chance she went into that part of the field which was the property of Boaz, who was of the family of Elimelech.

And Boaz came from Beth-lehem, and said to the grain-cutters, The Lord be with you. And they made answer, The Lord give you his blessing.

Then Boaz said to his servant who was in authority over the cutters, Whose girl is this?

Ruth 2:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ruth 2:2 say?

Ruth 2:2 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Ruth the Moabitess said to Naomi, Now let me go into the field and take up the heads of grain after him in whose eyes I may have grace. And she said to her, Go, my daughter.”

Where is Ruth 2:2 in the Bible?

Ruth 2:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ruth, chapter 2, verse 2.

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 2:2.

What translation should I read Ruth 2:2 in?

Ruth 2:2 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 2:2?

Ruth 2:2 reads (BBE): “And Ruth the Moabitess said to Naomi, Now let me go into the field and take up the heads of grain after him in whose eyes I may have grace. And she said to her, Go, my daughter.” 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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