In Bethlehem at the commencement of the barley harvest, Ruth said to Naomi: “Let me go, please, to the field and glean among the ears of grain following after whoever it is in whose eyes I may find favor. ” ​ — Ruth 2: 2.
Di Betlehem, pada permulaan panen barli, Rut berkata kepada Naomi, ” Biarlah kiranya aku pergi ke ladang dan memungut sisa di antara bulir - bulir biji - bijian mengikuti siapa saja yang mengasihani aku. ” ​ — Rut 2: 2.