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Ruth 3:18 nasb — Then she said, "Wait, my daughter, until you know how the matter turns out; for the man will not rest until he has sett…

NASB

"Then she said, "Wait, my daughter, until you know how the matter turns out; for the man will not rest until he has settled it today.""

— Ruth 3:18, NASB

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Ruth 3 — Context

15

Again he said, "Give me the cloak that is on you and hold it." So she held it, and he measured six measures of barley and laid it on her. Then she went into the city.

16

When she came to her mother-in-law, she said, "How did it go, my daughter?" And she told her all that the man had done for her.

17

She said, "These six measures of barley he gave to me, for he said, 'Do not go to your mother-in-law empty-handed.'"

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Then she said, "Wait, my daughter, until you know how the matter turns out; for the man will not rest until he has settled it today."

Ruth 3:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ruth 3:18 say?
Ruth 3:18 in the NASB reads: “Then she said, "Wait, my daughter, until you know how the matter turns out; for the man will not rest until he has settled it today."”
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 (NASB): “Then she said, "Wait, my daughter, until you know how the matter turns out; for the man will not rest until he has settled it today."” 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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