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## before anyone could recognize another ##
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This could also be translated as "while it was still dark."
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## shawl ##
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a piece of cloth worn over the shoulders.
## six large measures of barley ##
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.
## put it on her ##
The amount of grain was so great that Ruth needed help picking it up to carry it.
## And he went into the city ##
Most manuscripts have "he went," but some have "she went". English versions are divided. The preferred choice is "he went."