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Ruth 1:10

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Berean Standard Bible

and said, “Surely we will return with you to your people.”

American Standard Version (1901)

And they said unto her, Nay, but we will return with thee unto thy people.

Bible in Basic English

And they said to her, No, but we will go back with you to your people.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And to say: We will go on with thee to thy people.

Free Bible Version

“No! We want to go back with you to your people,” they replied.

Geneva Bible 1599

And they saide vnto her, Surely we will returne with thee vnto thy people.

King James (Authorized) Version

And they said unto her, Surely we will return with thee unto thy people.

Translation for Translators

They each said, “No, we want to go with you as you return to your relatives.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

They said to her, “No! We will return with you to your people.”

Noah Webster Bible

And they said to her, surely we will return with thee to thy people.

World English Bible

They said to her, “No, but we will return with you to your people.”

Young's Literal Translation

And they say to her, 'Surely with thee we go back to thy people.'

Context

Ruth’s Loyalty to Naomi

⁹May the LORD enable each of you to find rest in the home of your new husband.” And she kissed them as they wept aloud¹⁰and said, “Surely we will return with you to your people.”

Summary

In this verse, Naomi expresses her deep sorrow and bitterness after experiencing loss and hardship. She encourages her daughters-in-law, Ruth and Orpah, to return to their families, recognizing the challenges they would face if they stayed with her. Naomi's emotional response reflects the pain of her circumstances and her sense of hopelessness. This moment sets the stage for Ruth's famous declaration of loyalty and commitment to Naomi in the following verses, illustrating a powerful example of faithfulness and devotion amidst adversity.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And they said unto her,.... When they had eased themselves in cries and tears, and had recovered their speech: surely we will return with thee unto thy people; to be proselyted, as the Targum; not only to dwell with them, but to worship with them.

Ruth 1:10

Ruth’s Loyalty to Naomi

⁹May the LORD enable each of you to find rest in the home of your new husband.” And she kissed them as they wept aloud¹⁰and said, “Surely we will return with you to your people.”

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Berean Standard Bible

and said, “Surely we will return with you to your people.”

American Standard Version (1901)

And they said unto her, Nay, but we will return with thee unto thy people.

Bible in Basic English

And they said to her, No, but we will go back with you to your people.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And to say: We will go on with thee to thy people.

Free Bible Version

“No! We want to go back with you to your people,” they replied.

Geneva Bible 1599

And they saide vnto her, Surely we will returne with thee vnto thy people.

King James (Authorized) Version

And they said unto her, Surely we will return with thee unto thy people.

Translation for Translators

They each said, “No, we want to go with you as you return to your relatives.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

They said to her, “No! We will return with you to your people.”

Noah Webster Bible

And they said to her, surely we will return with thee to thy people.

World English Bible

They said to her, “No, but we will return with you to your people.”

Young's Literal Translation

And they say to her, 'Surely with thee we go back to thy people.'