And let fall also some of the handfuls of purpose for her, and leave them, that she may glean them, and rebuke her not.
Let fall also some of the handfuls of purpose for her. The gleaners in the East glean with much success; because a great quantity of grain is scattered in the reaping, as well as in their manner of carrying it. One may judge, then, of the large quantity which Ruth would gather, in consequence of the liberal orders given to the servants. These extraordinary marks of favour were not only given from a kindly disposition, but from regard to her good character and devoted attachment to her venerable relative. Besides, the law of Moses directed very liberal treatment of the poor at the seasons of harvest and ingathering of the crops; and Boaz, who was a pious man, had fully imbibed the spirit of the law.