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Barnes' Notes on Ruth 2:17

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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And beat out that she had gleaned - Namely, with a stick, as the word implies (compare Deuteronomy 24:20; Isaiah 27:12). This method is still commonly practiced. Ruth gleaned enough to support herself and her mother-in-law for five days Exodus 16:16. return to 'Top of Page'
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