Ruth 2:17 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Bible Comments

So she gleaned in the field until even, and beat out that she had gleaned: and it was about an ephah of barley.

Ver. 17. Until even.] Strengthening herself to her labour, as that good housewife, Pro 31:17 and laying her bones to work.

About an ephah.] Almost a bushel, her back burden.

Ruth 2:17

17 So she gleaned in the field until even, and beat out that she had gleaned: and it was about an ephah of barley.