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507 B
Markdown
17 lines
507 B
Markdown
# shawl
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a piece of cloth worn over the shoulders
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# six large measures of barley
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The actual amount is not stated. It was enough to be considered generous, yet small enough for Ruth to carry alone. Some think it was about 30 kilograms.
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# put the load on her
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The amount of grain was so great that Ruth needed help picking it up to carry it.
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# Then he went into the city
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Most ancient copies have "he went," but some have "she went." There are English versions with both. The better choice is "he went."
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