KJV ORIGINAL
And the servant that was set over the reapers answered and said, It is the Moabitish damsel that came back with Naomi out of the country of Moab:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The foreman who was in charge of the harvest workers answered, 'She's the young Moabite woman who came back with Naomi from the country of Moab.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The foreman identifies Ruth as the foreign woman who loyally returned with her mother-in-law Naomi from Moab.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place during the barley harvest season in ancient Israel, when Boaz had asked about Ruth's identity after noticing her gleaning in his fields. Moabites were considered foreigners and often viewed with suspicion by Israelites, making Ruth's presence notable to the workers.
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