en_tn_condensed/rut/03/14.md

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  • before anyone could recognize another person - AT: "while it was still dark."
  • shawl - 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.
  • Then 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."