Ruth 1:14

Ruth’s Loyalty to Naomi · Ruth 1:6–18
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Translations

Modern
Again they wept aloud, and Orpah kissed her mother-in-law goodbye, but Ruth clung to her.
Traditional
And they lifted up their voice, and wept again: and Orpah kissed her mother in law; but Ruth clave unto her.
Literal
And they lifted up their voice and they wept again. And Orpah kissed her mother-in-law, and Ruth clung to her.
Latin
Elevata igitur voce, rursum flere cœperunt: Orpha osculata est socrum, ac reversa est; Ruth adhæsit socrui suæ:

Original

Hebrew
English
Again they wept aloud, and Orpah kissed her mother-in-law goodbye, but Ruth clung to her.

Notes

Ruth clung to her: The Hebrew verb here shows how strong Ruth’s love was for her mother-in-law. It is the same word used to describe a man being "joined to" his wife (Genesis 2:24) and to describe a person staying faithful to the Lord (Deuteronomy 4:4; 10:20; Joshua 22:5).

Theme notes and profiles

Ruth

People

Orpah: Naomi's daughter-in-law, stayed in Moab Ruth: Moabite woman, ancestor of David and Jesus

Glossary

Naomi Orpah Ruth (Person) Ruth, Book of

Topics

Constancy: Instances of Daughter-In-Law: Filial: Instance of, Ruth Kiss of Affection Mother-In-Law: Beloved by Ruth Orpah: The Less Famous Daughter-In-Law of Naomi Ruth: Her Devotion to Naomi Select Readings: Lights and Shadows Women: Ruth