Albert Barnes Commentary Ruth 3:15

"And he said, Bring the mantle that is upon thee, 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." — Ruth 3:15 (ASV)

The vail - Quite a different word from that rendered “vail,” in (Genesis 38:14). It seems rather to mean a kind of loose cloak, worn over the ordinary dress (see the margin).

Six measures - That is, six seahs, in all two ephahs, twice as much as she gleaned (Ruth 3:17), and a heavy load to carry; for which reason he laid it on her, probably placed it on her head. It is well known that women can carry great weights when properly positioned on their heads.

And she went into the city - The Hebrew has “he went,” namely, Boaz, where, accordingly, we find him (Ruth 4:1).