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Ruth 3:18 akjv — Then said she, Sit still, my daughter, until you know how the matter will fall: for the man will not be in rest, until…

American King James Version

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

— Ruth 3:18, American King James Version

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Ruth 3 — Context

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Also he said, Bring the veil that you have on you, 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.

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

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

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

Ruth 3:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ruth 3:18 say?
Ruth 3:18 in the American King James Version reads: “Then said she, Sit still, my daughter, until you know how the matter will fall: for the man will not be in rest, until he have finished the thing this day. ”
Where is Ruth 3:18 in the Bible?
Ruth 3:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ruth, chapter 3, verse 18.
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 3:18.
What translation should I read Ruth 3:18 in?
Ruth 3:18 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 3:18?
Ruth 3:18 reads (AKJV): “Then said she, Sit still, my daughter, until you know how the matter will fall: for the man will not be in rest, until he have finished the thing this day. ” 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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