Translations
Modern
And he told her, “Bring the shawl you are wearing and hold it out.” When she did so, he poured in six measures of barley and placed it on her. Then he went into the city.
Traditional
Also he said, Bring the vail that thou hast upon thee, and hold it. And when she held it, he measured six measures of barley, and laid it on her: and she went into the city.
Literal
And he said, “Give the cloak 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.
Latin
Et rursum: Expande, inquit, pallium tuum, quo operiris, et tene utraque manu. Qua extendente, et tenente, mensus est sex modios hordei, et posuit super eam. Quæ portans ingressa est civitatem,
Original
Hebrew
English
And he told her, “Bring the shawl you are wearing and hold it out.” When she did so, he poured in six measures of barley and placed it on her. Then he went into the city.
Notes
six measures: There were two scoop sizes. The smaller measure, the omer, was one-tenth of an ephah (about eight cups or two quarts). The larger measure, the seah, was one-third of an ephah (about 26 2/3 cups or around seven quarts). The larger amount is more likely and shows a very generous gift, twice what Ruth gathered on her first day (Ruth 2:17). It was a significant sign of good faith.
Theme notes and profiles
Measurements
- six measures of barley: About 39.6 qt (43.8 l)
Glossary
Topics
Hyke or Upper Garment: Probably Used by Women As a Vail Ruth: Receives Kindness from Boaz