Ruth 3:17

French (La Sainte Bible par Louis Segond 1910)

Elle dit: Il m'a donné ces six mesures d'orge, en disant: Tu ne retourneras pas à vide vers ta belle-mère.

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, Ruth is talking to her mother-in-law Naomi. Ruth received six measures of barley from Boaz and he told her to take it back to Naomi so that she wouldn't return empty-handed.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're a little bird and your friend gives you a big bag of seeds to take back to your nest. That's like Ruth, she got a lot of food to take home, so her family wouldn't be hungry.

Historical Background

The book of Ruth was written by an unknown author, possibly Samuel, around the 10th century BCE. It was intended for the Israelites to show faithfulness and kindness, set in a time when Israel was transitioning from the Judges period to the monarchy.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this verse reminds us to be generous and thoughtful. Imagine if you were feeling down and a friend brought you a care package to lift your spirits. That's like Boaz giving barley to Ruth to help her and her family.

Topics

generositykindnessfaithfulnesssupportfamilyprovision

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Boaz give Ruth barley?

Boaz gave Ruth barley as a generous act to ensure she and her mother-in-law Naomi would not go hungry. This shows Boaz's kindness and provision for Ruth.

What does it mean that Ruth didn't go 'empty'?

Going 'not empty' means that Ruth returned home with something valuable, in this case, barley, showing that Boaz cared for her and her family's needs.

How can we apply Ruth 3:17 today?

We can apply this verse by being generous with our resources and supporting those in need, showing kindness and provision in our daily lives.

What does Ruth's response to Naomi reveal?

Ruth's response reveals her faithfulness in sharing the details of her interaction with Boaz and her commitment to supporting her mother-in-law Naomi.

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