Ruth
King James Version (KJV)
Ruth 2:5
“Then said Boaz unto his servant that was set over the reapers, Whose damsel is this?”
King James Version (KJV)
Ruth 2:5 Context
2And Ruth the Moabitess said unto Naomi, Let me now go to the field, and glean ears of corn after him in whose sight I shall find grace. And she said unto her, Go, my daughter. 3And she went, and came, and gleaned in the field after the reapers: and her hap was to light on a part of the field belonging unto Boaz, who was of the kindred of Elimelech. 4And, behold, Boaz came from Bethlehem, and said unto the reapers, The LORD be with you. And they answered him, The LORD bless thee. 5Then said Boaz unto his servant that was set over the reapers, Whose damsel is this? 6And the servant that was set over the reapers answered and said, It is the Moabitish damsel that came back with Naomi out of the country of Moab: 7And she said, I pray you, let me glean and gather after the reapers among the sheaves: so she came, and hath continued even from the morning until now, that she tarried a little in the house. 8Then said Boaz unto Ruth, Hearest thou not, my daughter? Go not to glean in another field, neither go from hence, but abide here fast by my maidens:
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Other Translations
Then said Boaz vnto his seruant, that was set ouer the reapers, Whose damosell is this?
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Then Boaz said to his servant who was in charge of the reapers, "Whose young woman is this?"
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Then said Boaz unto his servant that was set over the reapers, Whose damsel is this?
- American Standard Version (1901)
Then Boaz said to his servant who was in authority over the cutters, Whose girl is this?
- Basic English Bible
And Boaz said to his servant that was set over the reapers, Whose maiden is this?
- Darby Bible
Then said Boaz to his servant that was set over the reapers, Whose damsel is this?
- Webster's Bible
Then Boaz said to his servant who was set over the reapers, "Whose young lady is this?"
- World English Bible
And Boaz saith to his young man who is set over the reapers, `Whose [is] this young person?'
- Youngs Literal Bible
Then said Boaz unto his servant that was set over the reapers: 'Whose damsel is this?'
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Then Boaz said to his servant who was in charge of the reapers, "Whose young woman is this?"
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Then said Boaz unto his servant that was set over the reapers, Whose damsel is this?
- American Standard Version (1901)
Then Boaz said to his servant who was in authority over the cutters, Whose girl is this?
- Basic English Bible
And Boaz said to his servant that was set over the reapers, Whose maiden is this?
- Darby Bible
Then said Boaz to his servant that was set over the reapers, Whose damsel is this?
- Webster's Bible
Then Boaz said to his servant who was set over the reapers, "Whose young lady is this?"
- World English Bible
And Boaz saith to his young man who is set over the reapers, `Whose [is] this young person?'
- Youngs Literal Bible
Then said Boaz unto his servant that was set over the reapers: 'Whose damsel is this?'
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Ruth 2:5
2:3 Her hap - It was a chance in reference to second causes, but ordered by God's providence. God wisely orders small events, even those that seem altogether contingent. Many a great affair is brought about by a little turn, fortuitous as to men, but designed by God.
2:4 Said, &c - They expressed their piety, even in their civil conversation, and worldly transactions; which now so many are ashamed of.
2:7 I pray - She did not boldly intrude herself, but modestly ask leave of us. 'Till now - She is not retired through idleness, for she hath been diligent and constant in her labours. The house - In the little house or tent, which was set up in the fields at these times, and was necessary in those hot countries, where the labourers might retire for a little repose or repast. Being weary with her continued labours, she comes hither to take a little rest.