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