And she took it up, and went into the city: and her mother in law saw what she had gleaned: and she brought forth, and gave to her that she had reserved after she was sufficed.

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John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And she took it up The ephah of barley, into her arms, or on her shoulders: and went into the city

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

It encourages industry, for in all labor, even that of gleaning, there is profit. Ruth was pleased with what she gained by her own industry, and wa…

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