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Posted by A. D. Ruth on March 09, 1998 at 12:34:15:
In Reply to: Ruth quote posted by Tom O'Carroll on December 19, 1997 at 03:32:46:
: I have just read the whole of the Book of Ruth in the King James version but have been unable to find the famous quote about Ruth standing "amidst the alien corn". Does this page maybe come in a later book, referring back to Ruth's story?
: I'd be very pleased to hear from someone who knows.
: Best wishes,
: Tom
The word "corn" is used as a metaphor. Look this and any other inquire up in the Interpreter's Dictionary of the Bible.