John Gill's Exposition on Ruth 3:17

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And she said, these six measures of barley gave he me, etc.] Which she laid down before her, which was a proof of his kindness to her, that she was acceptable to him, and had well sped; of these six measures, (see <080315>Ruth 3:15) which by some are allegorically interpreted of six blessings that should be bestowed upon her, as the spirit of wisdom, understanding, etc. as (<231102>Isaiah 11:2) so Jarchi; or of six persons that should spring from her, as David, Daniel, and his companions, and the King Messiah, as the Targum: for he said unto me, go not empty unto thy mother in law; which, as it expressed a regard to Naomi, and a compassionate concern for her support, so would give her assurance of the success Ruth met with, she would relate to her.

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