Ruth 3:16Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers

Douay-RheimsHebrew (Masoretic text)

And came to her mother in law; who said to her: What hast thou done, daughter? And she told her all that the man had done to her.
Douay-Rheims

וַתָּבוֹא֙ אֶל־חֲמוֹתָ֔הּ וַתֹּ֖אמֶר מִי־אַ֣תְּ בִּתִּ֑י וַתַּ֨גֶּד־לָ֔הּ אֵ֛ת כָּל־אֲשֶׁ֥ר עָֽשָׂה־לָ֖הּ הָאִֽישׁ׃
Hebrew (Masoretic text)

The Church Fathers on this verse

One Church Father comments on this verse

Philaret of Moscow (Drosdow)

19th centuryChurch Father

In the account of Ruth, what stands out is her attitude of reliance and humility towards her mother-in-law. She acts only with her complete agreement, shares everything with her, and consistently demonstrates her respect and affection in the most commendable way.