## before anyone could recognize another ##

This could also be translated as "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.

## 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."