KJV ORIGINAL
And Naomi said unto Ruth her daughter in law, It is good, my daughter, that thou go out with his maidens, that they meet thee not in any other field.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And Naomi said to Ruth, her daughter-in-law, 'It is good, my daughter, that you go out with his young women workers, so that you won't be bothered or harmed in someone else's field.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Naomi is giving Ruth wise, protective advice to stay with Boaz's workers where she'll be safe from potential harm or harassment.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient Israel, gleaning (gathering leftover grain) was a legal right for the poor, but it could be dangerous work, especially for young women working alone. Female workers faced risks of harassment or assault from men in the fields. Boaz had specifically instructed his workers to protect Ruth, making his fields a safe place for her to work.
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