glean Summary and Overview
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glean in Easton's Bible Dictionary
The corners of fields were not to be reaped, and the sheaf accidentally left behind was not to be fetched away, according to the law of Moses (Lev. 19:9; 23:22; Deut. 24:21). They were to be left for the poor to glean. Similar laws were given regarding vineyards and oliveyards. (Compare Ruth 2:2.)
glean in Schaff's Bible Dictionary
GLEAN . Ruth 2:2. In the joyful season of harvest the Jewish farmer was not allowed to forget the poor and the stranger. A special command was given. Lev 19:9-10, that he should leave some of the fruits for them to gather.