2 Ruth gathered corn in the fields of Boaz.  8 The gentleness of Boaz toward her.

Then Naomi’s husband had a kinsman, one of great [a]power of the family of Elimelech, and his name was Boaz.

And Ruth the Moabitess said unto Naomi, I pray thee, let me go to the field, and [b]gather ears of corn after him, in whose sight I find favor. And she said unto her, Go my daughter.

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Footnotes

  1. Ruth 2:1 Both for virtue, authority, and riches.
  2. Ruth 2:2 This her humility declareth her great affection toward her mother-in-law, forasmuch as she spareth no painful diligence to get both their livings.

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