Ruth 2:3
And 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.
And she went, and came, and gleaned in the field after the reapers: and her †happe was to light on a part of the fielde belonging vnto †Boaz, who was of the kinred of Elimelech.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHeb, happe happened.
- †Translator clarificationCalled Mat. 1.5.Booz.
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11And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;
12That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing.
11And that ye studie to be quiet, and to doe your owne businesse, and to worke with your owne hands, (as wee commanded you:)
12That ye may walke honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may haue lacke of ‖nothing.
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5And it came to pass, as he was telling the king how he had restored a dead body to life, that, behold, the woman, whose son he had restored to life, cried to the king for her house and for her land. And Gehazi said, My lord, O king, this is the woman, and this is her son, whom Elisha restored to life.
5And it came to passe as he was telling the King how hee had restored a dead body to life, that behold, the woman whose sonne he had restored to life, cryed to the King for her house and for her land. And Gehazi said, My lord O king, this is the woman, and this is her sonne, whom Elisha restored to life.
- Esther 6:1–2Rank 6 from verse 3
1ON that night could not the king sleep, and he commanded to bring the book of records of the chronicles; and they were read before the king.
2And it was found written, that Mordecai had told of Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king’s chamberlains, the keepers of the door, who sought to lay hand on the king Ahasuerus.
1¶ On that night †could not the King sleepe, and hee commaunded to bring the booke of Records of the chronicles; and they were read before the king.
2And it was found written, that Mordecai had told of ‖Bigthana, and Teresh, two of the kings chamberleus, the keepers of the †doore, who sought to lay hand on the king Ahasuerus.
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Ruth 2:3
Gathered after reapers; collected from small detached parcels.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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1. Later than or following in time or order. 2. Behind. 3. In pursuit of.
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Persons who cut and gather grain.
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An occurrence, event, or chance happening.
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Sense 1: Brightness or illumination. Sense 2: A source or opening that gives light. Sense 3: Figuratively, truth, knowledge, revelation, life, or favour contrasted with darkness. Sense 4: To illuminate or kindle. Sense 5: To alight or come upon. Sense 6: Slight, easy, swift, or not heavy.
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1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.
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Sense 1: A portion or division of a whole. Sense 2: To divide, separate, depart, or share.
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Pertaining, being connected, or being owned as property.
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1. Relatives or a family or clan connected by descent. 2. By extension, a people group of shared lineage.
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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.
2And Ruth the Moabitesse saide vnto Naomi, Let me now goe to the field, and gleane eares of corne after him, in whose sight I shall finde grace. And shee saide vnto her, Goe, 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.
3And she went, and came, and gleaned in the field after the reapers: and her †happe was to light on a part of the fielde belonging vnto †Boaz, who was of the kinred of Elimelech.
Selected passage4¶ And, behold, Boaz came from Beth-lehem, and said unto the reapers, The Lord be with you. And they answered him, The Lord bless thee.
4¶ And behold, Boaz came from Bethlehem, and said vnto the reapers, The LORD bee with you; and they answered him, The LORD blesse thee.