Ruth 2 is the second chapter of the Book of Ruth in the Hebrew Bible (where it is part of the Ketuvim) and in the Old Testament of the Christian Bible.[1][2][3][4] This chapter contains the story of Ruth gleaning in the fields of Boaz, her deceased husband's near kinsman, and he notices her, Ruth 2:1-7; Boaz shows her great kindness, and blesses her, Ruth 2:8-16; Ruth brings what she got to Naomi; and tells her about Boaz; Naomi gives God thanks, and exhorts Ruth to continue in the field, Ruth 2:17-23.[5]
Ruth 2 | |
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Book | Book of Ruth |
Hebrew Bible part | Five Megillot |
Order in the Hebrew part | 2 |
Category | Ketuvim |
Christian Bible part | Old Testament |
Order in the Christian part | 8 |
The original text was written in Biblical Hebrew. This chapter is divided into 23 verses.
Some early witnesses for the text of this chapter in Biblical Hebrew are of the Masoretic Text, which includes the Aleppo Codex (10th century) and Codex Leningradensis (1008).[6] Some fragments containing parts of this chapter were found among the Dead Sea Scrolls, i.e., 2Q16 (2QRutha; ~50 CE) with extant verses 13‑23,[7][8][9] with only slight variations from the Masoretic Text.[10]
There is also a translation into Koine Greek known as the Septuagint, made in the last few centuries BC. Extant ancient manuscripts of the Septuagint version include Codex Vaticanus (B; B; 4th century), Codex Alexandrinus (A; A; 5th century).[11][a]
Masoretic text
Transliteration
The civilities of intercourse between proprietors and their laborers are common in the East.[21] Modern Moslems are particular in the matter of salutations.[14]