Ruth 2:5 web — Then Boaz said to his servant who was set over the reapers, "Whose young lady is this?"

World English Bible

"Then Boaz said to his servant who was set over the reapers, "Whose young lady is this?""

— Ruth 2:5, World English Bible

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Ruth 2 — Context

2

Ruth the Moabitess said to Naomi, "Let me now go to the field, and glean among the ears of grain after him in whose sight I shall find favor." She said to her, "Go, my daughter."

3

She went, and came and gleaned in the field after the reapers: and she happened to come to the portion of the field belonging to Boaz, who was of the family of Elimelech.

4

Behold, Boaz came from Bethlehem, and said to the reapers, "Yahweh be with you." They answered him, "Yahweh bless you."

5

Then Boaz said to his servant who was set over the reapers, "Whose young lady is this?"

6

The servant who was set over the reapers answered, "It is the Moabite lady who came back with Naomi out of the country of Moab.

7

She said, 'Please let me glean and gather after the reapers among the sheaves.' So she came, and has continued even from the morning until now, except that she stayed a little in the house."

8

Then Boaz said to Ruth, "Listen, my daughter. Don't go to glean in another field, and don't go from here, but stay here close to my maidens.

Ruth 2:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ruth 2:5 say?
Ruth 2:5 in the World English Bible reads: “Then Boaz said to his servant who was set over the reapers, "Whose young lady is this?"”
Where is Ruth 2:5 in the Bible?
Ruth 2:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ruth, chapter 2, verse 5.
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 2:5.
What translation should I read Ruth 2:5 in?
Ruth 2:5 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 2:5?
Ruth 2:5 reads (WEB): “Then Boaz said to his servant who was set over the reapers, "Whose young lady is this?"” 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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