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Hebrew Names Version
Ruth 3:17
She said, These six [measures] of barley gave he me; for he said, "Don't go empty to your mother-in-law."
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Christian Standard Bible®
She said, “He gave me these six measures of barley, because he said, ‘Don’t go back to your mother-in-law empty-handed.’”
She said, “He gave me these six measures of barley, because he said, ‘Don’t go back to your mother-in-law empty-handed.’”
King James Version
And she said, These six measures of barley gave he me; for he said to me, Go not empty unto thy mother in law.
And she said, These six measures of barley gave he me; for he said to me, Go not empty unto thy mother in law.
Lexham English Bible
And she said, "These six measures of barley he gave to me, for he said, ‘You shall not go empty-handed to your mother-in-law.'"
And she said, "These six measures of barley he gave to me, for he said, ‘You shall not go empty-handed to your mother-in-law.'"
English Standard Version
saying, "These six measures of barley he gave to me, for he said to me, ‘You must not go back empty-handed to your mother-in-law.'"
saying, "These six measures of barley he gave to me, for he said to me, ‘You must not go back empty-handed to your mother-in-law.'"
New Century Version
She said, "Boaz gave me these six portions of barley, saying, ‘You must not go home without a gift for your mother-in-law.'"
She said, "Boaz gave me these six portions of barley, saying, ‘You must not go home without a gift for your mother-in-law.'"
New English Translation
She said, "He gave me these sixty pounds of barley, for he said to me, ‘Do not go to your mother-in-law empty-handed.'"
She said, "He gave me these sixty pounds of barley, for he said to me, ‘Do not go to your mother-in-law empty-handed.'"
Amplified Bible
She said, "He gave me these six measures of barley, and he said to me, 'Do not go back to your mother-in-law empty-handed.'"
She said, "He gave me these six measures of barley, and he said to me, 'Do not go back to your mother-in-law empty-handed.'"
New American Standard Bible
She also said, "These six measures of barley he gave to me, for he said, 'Do not go to your mother-in-law empty-handed.'"
She also said, "These six measures of barley he gave to me, for he said, 'Do not go to your mother-in-law empty-handed.'"
Geneva Bible (1587)
And said, These sixe measures of barly gaue he me: for he sayd to me, Thou shalt not come emptie vnto thy mother in lawe.
And said, These sixe measures of barly gaue he me: for he sayd to me, Thou shalt not come emptie vnto thy mother in lawe.
Legacy Standard Bible
She said, "These six measures of barley he gave to me, for he said, ‘Do not go to your mother-in-law empty.'"
She said, "These six measures of barley he gave to me, for he said, ‘Do not go to your mother-in-law empty.'"
Contemporary English Version
She also said, "Boaz gave me this grain, because he didn't want me to come back without something for you."
She also said, "Boaz gave me this grain, because he didn't want me to come back without something for you."
Complete Jewish Bible
Then she added, "He gave me these six measures of barley; because he said to me, "You shouldn't return to your mother-in-law with nothing."
Then she added, "He gave me these six measures of barley; because he said to me, "You shouldn't return to your mother-in-law with nothing."
Darby Translation
And she said, These six [measures] of barley gave he me; for he said to me, Go not empty to thy mother-in-law.
And she said, These six [measures] of barley gave he me; for he said to me, Go not empty to thy mother-in-law.
Easy-to-Read Version
She said, "Boaz gave me this barley as a gift for you. He said that I must not go home without bringing a gift for you."
She said, "Boaz gave me this barley as a gift for you. He said that I must not go home without bringing a gift for you."
George Lamsa Translation
And how he had given her six measures of barley, and had said to her, Go not empty-handed to your mother-in-law.
And how he had given her six measures of barley, and had said to her, Go not empty-handed to your mother-in-law.
Good News Translation
She added, "He told me I must not come back to you empty-handed, so he gave me all this barley."
She added, "He told me I must not come back to you empty-handed, so he gave me all this barley."
Literal Translation
And she said, He gave me these six measures of barley, for he said, You shall not go empty to your mother-in-law.
And she said, He gave me these six measures of barley, for he said, You shall not go empty to your mother-in-law.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
& sayde: These sixe measures of barlye gaue he me, for he sayde: Thou shalt not come emptye vnto yi mother in lawe.
& sayde: These sixe measures of barlye gaue he me, for he sayde: Thou shalt not come emptye vnto yi mother in lawe.
American Standard Version
And she said, These six measures of barley gave he me; for he said, Go not empty unto thy mother-in-law.
And she said, These six measures of barley gave he me; for he said, Go not empty unto thy mother-in-law.
Bible in Basic English
And she said, He gave me these six measures of grain, saying, Do not go back to your mother-in-law with nothing in your hands.
And she said, He gave me these six measures of grain, saying, Do not go back to your mother-in-law with nothing in your hands.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And sayde: These sixe measures of barlye gaue he me, and sayde: Thou shalt not come emptie vnto thy mother in lawe.
And sayde: These sixe measures of barlye gaue he me, and sayde: Thou shalt not come emptie vnto thy mother in lawe.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And she said: 'These six measures of barley gave he me; for he said to me: Go not empty unto thy mother-in-law.'
And she said: 'These six measures of barley gave he me; for he said to me: Go not empty unto thy mother-in-law.'
King James Version (1611)
And she said, These sixe measures of barley gaue he me, for he said to me, Go not emptie vnto thy mother in law.
And she said, These sixe measures of barley gaue he me, for he said to me, Go not emptie vnto thy mother in law.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And she said to her, He gave me these six measures of barley, for he said to me, Go not empty to thy mother-in-law.
And she said to her, He gave me these six measures of barley, for he said to me, Go not empty to thy mother-in-law.
English Revised Version
And she said, These six measures of barley gave he me; for he said, Go not empty unto thy mother in law.
And she said, These six measures of barley gave he me; for he said, Go not empty unto thy mother in law.
Berean Standard Bible
And she said, "He gave me these six measures of barley, for he said, 'Do not go back to your mother-in-law empty-handed.'"
And she said, "He gave me these six measures of barley, for he said, 'Do not go back to your mother-in-law empty-handed.'"
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And Ruth seide, Lo! he yaf to me sixe buyschels of barly; and he seide, Y nyle that thou turne ayen voide to thi modir in lawe.
And Ruth seide, Lo! he yaf to me sixe buyschels of barly; and he seide, Y nyle that thou turne ayen voide to thi modir in lawe.
Young's Literal Translation
And she saith, `These six [measures] of barley he hath given to me, for he said, Thou dost not go in empty unto thy mother-in-law.'
And she saith, `These six [measures] of barley he hath given to me, for he said, Thou dost not go in empty unto thy mother-in-law.'
Update Bible Version
And she said, These six [measures] of barley he gave me; for he said, Don't go empty to your mother-in-law.
And she said, These six [measures] of barley he gave me; for he said, Don't go empty to your mother-in-law.
Webster's Bible Translation
And she said, These six [measures] of barley he gave me; for he said to me, Go not empty to thy mother-in-law.
And she said, These six [measures] of barley he gave me; for he said to me, Go not empty to thy mother-in-law.
World English Bible
She said, These six [measures] of barley gave he me; for he said, "Don't go empty to your mother-in-law."
She said, These six [measures] of barley gave he me; for he said, "Don't go empty to your mother-in-law."
New King James Version
And she said, "These six ephahs of barley he gave me; for he said to me, "Do not go empty-handed to your mother-in-law."'
And she said, "These six ephahs of barley he gave me; for he said to me, "Do not go empty-handed to your mother-in-law."'
New Living Translation
and she added, "He gave me these six scoops of barley and said, ‘Don't go back to your mother-in-law empty-handed.'"
and she added, "He gave me these six scoops of barley and said, ‘Don't go back to your mother-in-law empty-handed.'"
New Life Bible
She said, "He gave me these six jars full of grain. For he said, ‘Do not go to your mother-in-law with empty hands.'"
She said, "He gave me these six jars full of grain. For he said, ‘Do not go to your mother-in-law with empty hands.'"
New Revised Standard
saying, "He gave me these six measures of barley, for he said, ‘Do not go back to your mother-in-law empty-handed.'"
saying, "He gave me these six measures of barley, for he said, ‘Do not go back to your mother-in-law empty-handed.'"
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And she said - These six measures of barley, gave he unto me, - for he said, Do not go in empty, unto thy mother-in- law.
And she said - These six measures of barley, gave he unto me, - for he said, Do not go in empty, unto thy mother-in- law.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And she said: Behold he hath given me six measures of barley: for he said: I will not have thee return empty to thy mother in law.
And she said: Behold he hath given me six measures of barley: for he said: I will not have thee return empty to thy mother in law.
Revised Standard Version
saying, "These six measures of barley he gave to me, for he said, 'You must not go back empty-handed to your mother-in-law.'"
saying, "These six measures of barley he gave to me, for he said, 'You must not go back empty-handed to your mother-in-law.'"
New American Standard Bible (1995)
She said, "These six measures of barley he gave to me, for he said, 'Do not go to your mother-in-law empty-handed.'"
She said, "These six measures of barley he gave to me, for he said, 'Do not go to your mother-in-law empty-handed.'"
Contextual Overview
14 She lay at his feet until the morning. She rose up before one could discern another. For he said, Let it not be known that the woman came to the threshing floor. 15 He said, Bring the mantle that is on you, and hold it; and she held it; and he measured six [measures] of barley, and laid it on her: and he went into the city. 16 When she came to her mother-in-law, she said, Who are you, my daughter? She told her all that the man had done to her. 17 She said, These six [measures] of barley gave he me; for he said, "Don't go empty to your mother-in-law." 18 Then said she, "Sit still, my daughter, until you know how the matter will fall; for the man will not rest, until he has finished the thing this day."
Bible Verse Review
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Cross-References
Genesis 3:2
The woman said to the serpent, "Of the fruit of the trees of the garden we may eat,
The woman said to the serpent, "Of the fruit of the trees of the garden we may eat,
Genesis 3:3
but of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God has said, 'You shall not eat of it, neither shall you touch it, lest you die.'"
but of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God has said, 'You shall not eat of it, neither shall you touch it, lest you die.'"
Genesis 3:5
for God knows that in the day you eat it, your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil."
for God knows that in the day you eat it, your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil."
Genesis 3:6
When the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit of it, and ate; and she gave some to her husband with her, and he ate.
When the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit of it, and ate; and she gave some to her husband with her, and he ate.
Genesis 3:7
Both of their eyes were opened, and they knew that they were naked. They sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons.
Both of their eyes were opened, and they knew that they were naked. They sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons.
Genesis 3:9
The LORD God called to the man, and said to him, "Where are you?"
The LORD God called to the man, and said to him, "Where are you?"
Genesis 3:11
God said, "Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree that I commanded you not to eat from?"
God said, "Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree that I commanded you not to eat from?"
Genesis 3:13
The LORD God said to the woman, "What is this you have done?" The woman said, "The serpent deceived me, and I ate."
The LORD God said to the woman, "What is this you have done?" The woman said, "The serpent deceived me, and I ate."
Genesis 3:14
The LORD God said to the serpent, "Because you have done this, cursed are you above all cattle, and above every animal of the field. On your belly shall you go, and you shall eat dust all the days of your life.
The LORD God said to the serpent, "Because you have done this, cursed are you above all cattle, and above every animal of the field. On your belly shall you go, and you shall eat dust all the days of your life.
Genesis 3:16
To the woman he said, "I will greatly multiply your pain in childbirth. In pain you will bring forth children. Your desire will be for your husband, and he will rule over you."
To the woman he said, "I will greatly multiply your pain in childbirth. In pain you will bring forth children. Your desire will be for your husband, and he will rule over you."
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And she said, these six measures of barley gave he me,.... Which she laid down before her, which was a proof of his kindness to her, that she was acceptable to him, and had well sped; of these six measures, see Ruth 3:15 which by some are allegorically interpreted of six blessings that should be bestowed upon her, as the spirit of wisdom, understanding, c. as Isaiah 11:2 so Jarchi or of six persons that should spring from her, as David, Daniel, and his companions, and the King Messiah, as the Targum:
for he said unto me, go not empty unto thy mother in law; which, as it expressed a regard to Naomi, and a compassionate concern for her support, so would give her assurance of the success Ruth met with, she would relate to her.
