Ruddy, in this instance, refers to David's complexion. The word means having a healthy reddish colour usually from leading an outdoor life. David was a shepherd and so his complexion had a healthy, weather-beaten look. Some Bible translations say his skin was dark.

When the Philistine looked and saw David, he despised him because he was just a boy, ruddy and handsome. And when the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he disdained him: for he was but a youth, and ruddy, and of a fair countenance.

He was ·a fine boy, tanned [dark; ruddy], [L with beautiful eyes] and handsome. The Lord said to Samuel, “·Go [Rise] , ·appoint [anoint] him, because he is the one.” GNV

Jesse sent for David. He was a healthy, good-looking boy with a sparkle in his eyes. As soon as David came, the LORD told Samuel, "He's the one! Get up and pour the olive oil on his head." English Revised Version And he sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and withal of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look upon.

The boy is described as having a "ruddy" complexion, meaning that his skin is reddish brown. Something similar was said of Esau (Genesis 25:25). In addition, he has beautiful eyes and is handsome. It's possible that the phrase translated as "beautiful eyes" could mean something like …

He looked David over and saw that he was little more than a boy, glowing with health and handsome, and he despised him. American Standard Version And when the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he disdained him; for he was but a youth, and ruddy, and withal of a …

When the Philistine looked carefully at David, he despised him, for he was only a ruddy and handsome boy. New Heart English Bible When the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he disdained him; for he was but a youth, and ruddy, and withal of a fair face.

2020年1月20日 · In describing David's look these Bible versions have different interpretations concerning his skin color. NLT have him as dark, while KJV as ruddy, which though not cleared, some interpreted as red...

ESV And when the Philistine looked and saw David, he disdained him, for he was but a youth, ruddy and handsome in appearance. NIV He looked David over and saw that he was little more than a boy, glowing with health and handsome, and he despised him.

When the Philistine looked and saw David, he despised him, for he was only a boy and ruddy with a handsome appearance. Goliath walked out toward David with his shield-bearer ahead of him, sneering in contempt at this nice little red-cheeked boy! As the Philistine paced back and forth, his shield bearer in front of him, he noticed David.