Ruth 3:16 kjv — And when she came to her mother in law, she said, Who art thou, my daughter? And she told her all that the man had done…

King James Version

"And when she came to her mother in law, she said, Who art thou, my daughter? And she told her all that the man had done to her."

— Ruth 3:16, King James Version

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ASV
“And when she came to her mother-in-law, she said, Who art thou, my daughter? And she told her all that the man had done to her. ”
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WEB
“When she came to her mother-in-law, she said, "How did it go, my daughter?" She told her all that the man had done to her.”
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NET
“and she returned to her mother-in-law. Ruth Returns to NaomiWhen Ruth returned to her mother-in-law, Naomi asked,“How did things turn out for you, my daughter?” Ruth told her about all the man had done for her.”
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DRB
“And came to her mother in law; who said to her: What hast thou done, daughter? And she told her all that the man had done to her.”
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BBE
“And when she came back her mother-in-law said to her, How did it go with you, my daughter? And she gave her an account of all the man had done to her.”
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KJVA
“And when she came to her mother in law, she said, Who art thou, my daughter? And she told her all that the man had done to her.”
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Ruth 3 — Context

Tarry this night, and it shall be in the morning, that if he will perform unto thee the part of a kinsman, well; let him do the kinsman’s part: but if he will not do the part of a kinsman to thee, then will I do the part of a kinsman to thee, as the Lord liveth: lie down until the morning.

And she lay at his feet until the morning: and she rose up before one could know another. And he said, Let it not be known that a woman came into the floor.

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.

And when she came to her mother in law, she said, Who art thou, my daughter? And she told her all that the man had done to her.

And she said, These six measures of barley gave he me; for he said to me, Go not empty unto thy mother in law.

Then said she, Sit still, my daughter, until thou know how the matter will fall: for the man will not be in rest, until he have finished the thing this day.

Ruth 3:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ruth 3:16 say?

Ruth 3:16 in the King James Version reads: “And when she came to her mother in law, she said, Who art thou, my daughter? And she told her all that the man had done to her.”

Where is Ruth 3:16 in the Bible?

Ruth 3:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ruth, chapter 3, 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 3:16.

What translation should I read Ruth 3:16 in?

Ruth 3:16 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 3:16?

Ruth 3:16 reads (KJV): “And when she came to her mother in law, she said, Who art thou, my daughter? And she told her all that the man had done to 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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