Ruth 1:15
Ruth 1:15 in Multiple Translations
“Look,” said Naomi, “your sister-in-law has gone back to her people and her gods; follow her back home.”
And she said, Behold, thy sister in law is gone back unto her people, and unto her gods: return thou after thy sister in law.
And she said, Behold, thy sister-in-law is gone back unto her people, and unto her god: return thou after thy sister-in-law.
And Naomi said, See, your sister-in-law has gone back to her people and to her gods: go back after your sister-in-law.
“Look, your sister-in-law is going back to her people and her gods. Go back home with her,” said Naomi.
And Naomi said, Beholde, thy sister in law is gone backe vnto her people and vnto her gods: returne thou after thy sister in lawe.
And she saith, 'Lo, thy sister-in-law hath turned back unto her people, and unto her god, turn thou back after thy sister-in-law.'
She said, “Behold, your sister-in-law has gone back to her people and to her god. Follow your sister-in-law.”
And she said, Behold, thy sister-in-law hath gone back to her people, and to her gods: return thou after thy sister-in-law.
And Noemi said to her: Behold thy kinswoman is returned to her people, and to her gods, go thou with her.
Naomi said to her, “Look! Your sister-in-law is going back to her relatives and to her gods! Go back with her!”
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ruth 1:15
Study Notes — Ruth 1:15
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- Cross References
- Ruth 1:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ruth 1:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ruth 1:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ruth 1:15
- Trapp's Commentary on Ruth 1:15
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ruth 1:15
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ruth 1:15
- Cambridge Bible on Ruth 1:15
- Sermons on Ruth 1:15
Context — Ruth’s Loyalty to Naomi
15“Look,” said Naomi, “your sister-in-law has gone back to her people and her gods; follow her back home.”
16But Ruth replied: “Do not urge me to leave you or to turn from following you. For wherever you go, I will go, and wherever you live, I will live; your people will be my people, and your God will be my God. 17Where you die, I will die, and there I will be buried. May the LORD punish me, and ever so severely, if anything but death separates you and me.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Judges 11:24 | Do you not possess whatever your god Chemosh grants you? So also, we possess whatever the LORD our God has granted us. |
| 2 | Joshua 24:15 | But if it is unpleasing in your sight to serve the LORD, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living. As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD!” |
| 3 | Zephaniah 1:6 | and those who turn back from following the LORD, neither seeking the LORD nor inquiring of Him.” |
| 4 | 2 Kings 2:2 | and Elijah said to Elisha, “Please stay here, for the LORD has sent me on to Bethel.” But Elisha replied, “As surely as the LORD lives and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So they went down to Bethel. |
| 5 | 2 Samuel 15:19–20 | Then the king said to Ittai the Gittite, “Why should you also go with us? Go back and stay with the new king, since you are both a foreigner and an exile from your homeland. In fact, you arrived only yesterday; should I make you wander around with us today while I do not know where I am going? Go back and take your brothers with you. May the LORD show you loving devotion and faithfulness. ” |
| 6 | Hebrews 10:38 | But My righteous one will live by faith; and if he shrinks back, I will take no pleasure in him.” |
| 7 | Luke 14:26–33 | “If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters—yes, even his own life—he cannot be My disciple. And whoever does not carry his cross and follow Me cannot be My disciple. Which of you, wishing to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost to see if he has the resources to complete it? Otherwise, if he lays the foundation and is unable to finish the work, everyone who sees it will ridicule him, saying, ‘This man could not finish what he started to build.’ Or what king on his way to war with another king will not first sit down and consider whether he can engage with ten thousand men the one coming against him with twenty thousand? And if he is unable, he will send a delegation while the other king is still far off, to ask for terms of peace. In the same way, any one of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be My disciple. |
| 8 | Joshua 24:19 | But Joshua said to the people, “You are not able to serve the LORD, for He is a holy God; He is a jealous God; He will not forgive your rebellion or your sins. |
| 9 | 1 John 2:19 | They went out from us, but they did not belong to us. For if they had belonged to us, they would have remained with us. But their departure made it clear that none of them belonged to us. |
| 10 | Matthew 13:20–21 | The seed sown on rocky ground is the one who hears the word and at once receives it with joy. But since he has no root, he remains for only a season. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, he quickly falls away. |
Ruth 1:15 Summary
In this verse, Naomi is trying to persuade Ruth to go back to her own family and culture, because she wants what's best for Ruth. However, as we see in the next verse, Ruth has other plans. This verse shows us that sometimes, people will try to persuade us to do what they think is best, but we have to make our own decisions and follow our own hearts, like Ruth did (Romans 14:4, 1 Corinthians 7:39). We can learn from Naomi's selflessness and Ruth's determination to follow God, no matter what (Deuteronomy 6:5, Matthew 22:37-38).
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Naomi encourage Ruth to follow Orpah back to her people?
Naomi encouraged Ruth to follow Orpah back to her people because she wanted to spare Ruth the difficulties of being a widow in a foreign land, as seen in Ruth 1:13, and also to allow her to return to her own gods and people, as mentioned in Ruth 1:15, similar to the way the Israelites were warned not to intermarry with other nations in Deuteronomy 7:3-4.
What can we learn from Naomi's actions in this verse?
We can learn from Naomi's actions that even in difficult circumstances, we should prioritize the well-being of others, as Naomi did when she encouraged Ruth to return to her people, and also consider the wisdom of allowing others to make their own decisions, as seen in Romans 14:4 and 1 Corinthians 7:39.
How does this verse relate to the concept of loyalty and commitment?
This verse sets the stage for Ruth's declaration of loyalty and commitment to Naomi in Ruth 1:16-17, which reflects the kind of loyalty and commitment that God desires from His people, as expressed in Deuteronomy 6:5 and Matthew 22:37-38.
What role does culture and family play in this verse?
In this verse, culture and family play a significant role, as Naomi recognizes the strong cultural and family ties that Ruth has with her own people, similar to the way that the Bible emphasizes the importance of family and community in passages like Genesis 2:24 and Ephesians 3:15.
Reflection Questions
- What are some times in my life when I have been encouraged to return to my 'own people' or my comfort zone, and how did I respond?
- How can I, like Naomi, prioritize the well-being of others, even if it means making difficult decisions?
- What does it mean for me to commit to following God, even when it's hard, as Ruth did in the next verse?
- In what ways can I demonstrate loyalty and commitment to those around me, just as Ruth demonstrated to Naomi?
Gill's Exposition on Ruth 1:15
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ruth 1:15
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ruth 1:15
Trapp's Commentary on Ruth 1:15
Ellicott's Commentary on Ruth 1:15
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ruth 1:15
Cambridge Bible on Ruth 1:15
Sermons on Ruth 1:15
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A Pain Free Life by Shane Idleman | This sermon acknowledges the pain many mothers face and encourages them to find hope and strength in God. It emphasizes that a life without pain is not possible, but through pain, |
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Destroying Pop-Christian Views of Marital Bliss - Part 1 by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of a man loving his wife as God loves her. He highlights how many great preachers and missionaries often neglect their wives, |
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A Deadly Choice by Chuck Smith | This sermon emphasizes the importance of making the right choice regarding Jesus Christ, highlighting the biblical theme of choosing between life and death. It explores the consequ |
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Ministering to the Lord by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the book of Romans, particularly chapters 1-11. He highlights how Paul, empowered by the Holy Spirit, condemns the entire human race through |
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The Authority of Christ by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of dedicating one's life to serving God. He encourages young men to give their strength, days, youth, and beauty to God, rath |
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An Open Door by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher shares a testimony of a person who sought God and experienced a miraculous transformation in their life. The preacher emphasizes the importance of bein |
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Its Not Blind Faith by Mark Cahill | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of finding a young student who had committed suicide. This traumatic event led the speaker to question the lack of truth be |





