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Ruth 4:16

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Berean Standard Bible

And Naomi took the child, placed him on her lap, and became a nurse to him.

American Standard Version (1901)

And Naomi took the child, and laid it in her bosom, and became nurse unto it.

Bible in Basic English

And Naomi took the child and put her arms round it, and she took care of it.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And Noemi taking the child laid it in her bosom, and she carried it, and was a nurse unto it.

Free Bible Version

Naomi picked up the child and hugged him. She looked after him like her own son.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Naomi tooke the childe, and layde it in her lap, and became nource vnto it.

King James (Authorized) Version

And Naomi took the child, and laid it in her bosom, and became nurse unto it.

Translation for Translators

Then Naomi took the baby and put him on her lap, and took care of him.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Naomi took the child, laid him in her bosom, and took care of him.

Noah Webster Bible

And Naomi took the child, and laid it in her bosom, and became its nurse.

World English Bible

Naomi took the child, laid him in her bosom, and became nurse to him.

Young's Literal Translation

And Naomi taketh the lad, and layeth him in her bosom, and is to him for a nurse;

Context

Boaz Marries Ruth

¹⁵He will renew your life and sustain you in your old age. For your daughter-in-law, who loves you and is better to you than seven sons, has given him birth.”¹⁶And Naomi took the child, placed him on her lap, and became a nurse to him.¹⁷The neighbor women said, “A son has been born to Naomi,” and they named him Obed. He became the father of Jesse, the father of David.

Summary

This verse highlights the beautiful story of redemption and restoration in the life of Ruth, as she becomes a part of the lineage of King David and ultimately Jesus Christ. It showcases God's faithfulness in providing for Ruth and Naomi, turning their sorrow into joy and their emptiness into fullness. The birth of Obed symbolizes the blessings that come from obedience and faithfulness to God's will. It also demonstrates how God can bring about unexpected blessings and fulfill His promises in ways that exceed our expectations.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Naomi took the child - This might do for Naomi, but it was bad for the child. A child, unless remarkably healthy and robust, will suffer considerably by being nursed by an old woman, especially if the child sleep with her. The aged gain refreshment and energy by sleeping with the young; and from the same means the young derive premature decrepitude. The vigor which is absorbed by the former is lost by the latter. It is a foolish and destructive custom to permit young children, which is a common case, to sleep with aged aunts and old grandmothers. Bacon's grand secret of the cure of old age, couched in so many obscure and enigmatical terms, is simply this: Let young persons sleep constantly with those who are aged and infirm. And it was on this principle that the physicians of David recommended a young healthy girl to sleep with David in his old age. They well knew that the aged infirm body of the king would absorb a considerable portion of healthy energy from the young woman.

Ruth 4:16

Boaz Marries Ruth

¹⁵He will renew your life and sustain you in your old age. For your daughter-in-law, who loves you and is better to you than seven sons, has given him birth.”¹⁶And Naomi took the child, placed him on her lap, and became a nurse to him.¹⁷The neighbor women said, “A son has been born to Naomi,” and they named him Obed. He became the father of Jesse, the father of David.

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Berean Standard Bible

And Naomi took the child, placed him on her lap, and became a nurse to him.

American Standard Version (1901)

And Naomi took the child, and laid it in her bosom, and became nurse unto it.

Bible in Basic English

And Naomi took the child and put her arms round it, and she took care of it.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And Noemi taking the child laid it in her bosom, and she carried it, and was a nurse unto it.

Free Bible Version

Naomi picked up the child and hugged him. She looked after him like her own son.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Naomi tooke the childe, and layde it in her lap, and became nource vnto it.

King James (Authorized) Version

And Naomi took the child, and laid it in her bosom, and became nurse unto it.

Translation for Translators

Then Naomi took the baby and put him on her lap, and took care of him.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Naomi took the child, laid him in her bosom, and took care of him.

Noah Webster Bible

And Naomi took the child, and laid it in her bosom, and became its nurse.

World English Bible

Naomi took the child, laid him in her bosom, and became nurse to him.

Young's Literal Translation

And Naomi taketh the lad, and layeth him in her bosom, and is to him for a nurse;