Ruth 1:21
The Scripture
(21) I went out full, and the LORD hath brought me home again empty: why then call ye me Naomi, seeing the LORD hath testified against me, and the Almighty hath afflicted me?
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter Naomi and her daughter‑in‑law Ruth leave Bethlehem to go to Moab, where Ruth decides to work in the fields of a nearby man named Boaz. Boaz, who is a relative of Naomi, offers to let Ruth glean the leftover grain, and she works diligently under his protection. The chapter highlights themes of kindness, loyalty, and the importance of honoring the gleaning law.
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