Ruth 1:18
Ruth 1:18 in Multiple Translations
When Naomi saw that Ruth was determined to go with her, she stopped trying to persuade her.
When she saw that she was stedfastly minded to go with her, then she left speaking unto her.
And when she saw that she was stedfastly minded to go with her, she left off speaking unto her.
And when she saw that Ruth was strong in her purpose to go with her she said no more.
When Naomi saw that Ruth was determined to go with her, she stopped telling Ruth to go home.
Whe she saw that she was stedfastly minded to go with her, she left speaking vnto her.
And she seeth that she is strengthening herself to go with her, and she ceaseth to speak unto her;
When Naomi saw that she was determined to go with her, she stopped urging her.
When she saw that she was steadfastly resolved to go with her, then she left speaking to her.
Then Noemi, seeing that Ruth was steadfastly determined to go with her, would not be against it, nor persuade her any more to return to her friends:
When Naomi realized that Ruth was very determined to go with her, she stopped urging her to return home.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ruth 1:18
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Ruth 1:18 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
וַ/תֵּ֕רֶא
כִּֽי
מִתְאַמֶּ֥צֶת
הִ֖יא
לָ/לֶ֣כֶת
אִתָּ֑/הּ
וַ/תֶּחְדַּ֖ל
לְ/דַבֵּ֥ר
אֵלֶֽי/הָ
וַ/תֵּ֕רֶא
râʼâh
H7200
Provider
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
מִתְאַמֶּ֥צֶת
ʼâmats
H553
to strengthen
V-Hithpael
הִ֖יא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
לָ/לֶ֣כֶת
yâlak
H3212
to walk
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
אִתָּ֑/הּ
ʼêth
H854
with
Prep | Suff
וַ/תֶּחְדַּ֖ל
châdal
H2308
to cease
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
לְ/דַבֵּ֥ר
dâbar
H1696
to speak
Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a
אֵלֶֽי/הָ
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ruth 1:18
וַ/תֵּ֕רֶא
râʼâh
H7200
"Provider"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.
Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after
Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
מִתְאַמֶּ֥צֶת
ʼâmats
H553
"to strengthen"
V-Hithpael
In the original Hebrew, this verb means to be strong or courageous, like in Deuteronomy 31:6, where Moses tells the Israelites to be brave. It can also mean to strengthen or secure something. English Bibles often translate it as 'be courageous' or 'strengthen'.
Definition: 1) to be strong, alert, courageous, brave, stout, bold, solid, hard 1a) (Qal) to be strong, brave, bold 1b) (Piel) to strengthen, secure (for oneself), harden (heart), make firm, make obstinate, assure 1c) (Hithpael) to be determined, to make oneself alert, strengthen oneself, confirm oneself, persist in, prove superior to 1d) (Hiphil) to exhibit strength, be strong, feel strong
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: confirm, be courageous (of good courage, stedfastly minded, strong, stronger), establish, fortify, harden, increase, prevail, strengthen (self), make strong (obstinate, speed). See also: Genesis 25:23; 2 Chronicles 13:18; Psalms 18:18.
הִ֖יא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
לָ/לֶ֣כֶת
yâlak
H3212
"to walk"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
To walk or go, this verb means to move from one place to another, used literally or figuratively, as in to live or die, or to lead someone.
Definition: 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. See also: Genesis 3:14; Exodus 5:8; Deuteronomy 28:14.
אִתָּ֑/הּ
ʼêth
H854
"with"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew preposition means 'with' or 'near', indicating a close relationship or physical proximity. It's used in Genesis 1:26 to describe God's relationship with humanity, and in many other places to show connection or closeness.
Definition: 1) with, near, together with 1a) with, together with 1b) with (of relationship) 1c) near (of place) 1d) with (poss.) 1e) from...with, from (with other prep)
Usage: Occurs in 787 OT verses. KJV: against, among, before, by, for, from, in(-to), (out) of, with. Often with another prepositional prefix. See also: Genesis 4:1; Genesis 42:32; Numbers 1:5.
וַ/תֶּחְדַּ֖ל
châdal
H2308
"to cease"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
To cease means to stop or end something, like when God told the Israelites to cease work on the Sabbath in Exodus 20:10. It can also mean to be idle or lacking. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a change in action or behavior.
Definition: 1) to stop, cease, desist, forego, cease to be, leave undone, forbear 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to cease, come to an end 1a2) to cease, leave off
Usage: Occurs in 56 OT verses. KJV: cease, end, fall, forbear, forsake, leave (off), let alone, rest, be unoccupied, want. See also: Genesis 11:8; 2 Chronicles 18:14; Psalms 36:4.
לְ/דַבֵּ֥ר
dâbar
H1696
"to speak"
Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a
To speak or communicate, like God speaking to Moses in Exodus or a king commanding his people. It can also mean to promise or warn someone.
Definition: : speak/tell/command 1) to speak, declare, converse, command, promise, warn, threaten, sing 1a) (Qal) to speak 1b) (Niphal) to speak with one another, talk 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to speak 1c2) to promise 1d) (Pual) to be spoken 1e) (Hithpael) to speak 1f) (Hiphil) to lead away, put to flight
Usage: Occurs in 1049 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work. See also: Genesis 8:15; Exodus 12:25; Leviticus 23:9.
אֵלֶֽי/הָ
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
Study Notes — Ruth 1:18
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Context — Ruth’s Loyalty to Naomi
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.”
18When Naomi saw that Ruth was determined to go with her, she stopped trying to persuade her.
19So Naomi and Ruth traveled until they came to Bethlehem. When they entered Bethlehem, the whole town was stirred because of them, and the women of the town exclaimed, “Can this be Naomi?” 20“Do not call me Naomi, ” she replied. “Call me Mara, because the Almighty has dealt quite bitterly with me.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Acts 21:14 | When he would not be dissuaded, we fell silent and said, “The Lord’s will be done.” |
| 2 | Ephesians 6:10 | Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. |
| 3 | Acts 2:42 | They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. |
Ruth 1:18 Summary
This verse shows that Naomi saw how determined Ruth was to follow her and her God, so she stopped trying to persuade her to go back to her family. This decision shows that Naomi trusted Ruth's choice and respected her commitment, similar to the way God wants us to trust and respect each other, as seen in Ephesians 5:21. Ruth's determination is an example to us of what it means to follow God with our whole heart, as expressed in Deuteronomy 6:5. By following God and committing to Him, we can experience a deeper relationship with Him and a sense of purpose, as seen in Psalm 16:11.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Naomi stop trying to persuade Ruth to go back to her family?
Naomi stopped trying to persuade Ruth because she saw Ruth's determination to follow her and her God, as expressed in Ruth 1:16-17, and she realized that Ruth was making a conscious choice to commit to her and the God of Israel, similar to the commitment expressed in Deuteronomy 26:17-18.
What can we learn from Naomi's decision to stop persuading Ruth?
We can learn that sometimes it's necessary to respect the decisions of others, even if we don't fully understand or agree with them, as seen in Romans 14:1-4, and trust that God is working in their lives, as expressed in Proverbs 3:5-6.
How does Ruth's determination in this verse relate to her character?
Ruth's determination shows her strong character, loyalty, and commitment, which are all qualities that are valued in the Bible, such as in Proverbs 31:10-31, and are essential for building strong relationships, as seen in Ephesians 5:22-33.
What can we learn from Ruth's example about following God?
We can learn that following God often requires making difficult choices and commitments, as seen in Luke 9:57-62, but it ultimately leads to a deeper relationship with Him and a sense of purpose, as expressed in Psalm 37:3-7.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to show determination and commitment, like Ruth did in this verse?
- How can I, like Naomi, learn to respect and trust the decisions of others, even when I don't fully understand them?
- What are some ways I can demonstrate loyalty and commitment to God and to others, like Ruth did in this verse?
- How can I apply the principle of respecting others' decisions in my own relationships, as Naomi did with Ruth?
Gill's Exposition on Ruth 1:18
When she saw that she was steadfastly minded to go with her,.... That she was strong in her resolutions, and steadfast in her determinations not to go back to her own country, but to go forward with
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ruth 1:18
And they lifted up their voice, and wept again: and Orpah kissed her mother in law; but Ruth clave unto her. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on Ruth 1:18
Rth 1:18 When she saw that she was stedfastly minded to go with her, then she left speaking unto her.Ver. 18. When she saw that she was steadfastly minded.] Heb., Strengthened herself, to wit, by her oath; and so gave sufficient testimony of the grace of God in her, that she was "steadfast and unmovable." Then she left speaking unto her.] She rested in Ruth’ s resolution, being well assured of her honest mind, which now to suspect were breach of charity.
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Onto Jerusalem by Steve Gallagher | This sermon delves into the events in Acts 21 and 22, focusing on Paul's journey to Jerusalem, the tensions between Jews and Gentiles, and the unfolding of God's will in Paul's lif |
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(Through the Bible) Acts - Part 2 by Zac Poonen | This sermon delves into the Acts of the Apostles, highlighting the spread of the Word of God to the Gentiles, the importance of witnessing in various regions, the significance of p |
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Of the Will of God, and the Sovereignty of It. by John Gill | John Gill expounds on the will of God and its sovereignty, emphasizing that God's will is essential to His nature and is the guiding force behind all His actions. He distinguishes |
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Of Resignation to the Will of God. by John Gill | John Gill emphasizes the necessity of resigning our will to God's will, particularly during difficult times, as a true expression of faith and self-denial. He illustrates this thro |
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Battle of Wills by Mary Wilder Tileston | Mary Wilder Tileston preaches about the importance of aligning our will with the will of the Lord, emphasizing the peace that comes from fully surrendering to God's plan without re |