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¹ And it came to pass in the days when the judges judged, that there was a famine in the land. And a certain man of Beth-lehem-judah went to sojourn in the country of Moab, he, and his wife, and his two sons.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 12:10 · Genesis 26:1 · Genesis 43:1 · Leviticus 26:19 · Deuteronomy 28:23 · Deuteronomy 28:38 · Judges 2:16 · Judges 12:8 · Judges 17:7 · Judges 17:8 · Judges 19:1 · 2 Samuel 21:1 · 1 Kings 17:1 · 1 Kings 18:2 · 2 Kings 8:1 · 1 Chronicles 2:51 · 1 Chronicles 2:54 · Psalms 105:16 · Psalms 107:34 · Jeremiah 14:1 · Amos 4:6

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Now it came to pass in the days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
when the judges H8199 (שָׁפַט) — to judge, i.e. pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or punish; by extenssion, to govern; passively, to litigate (literally or figur…
ruled H8199 (שָׁפַט) — to judge, i.e. pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or punish; by extenssion, to govern; passively, to litigate (literally or figur…
that there was a famine H7458 (רָעָב) — hunger (more or less extensive)
in the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
And a certain man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
of Beth–lehem–judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
of Beth–lehem–judah H1035 (בֵּית לֶחֶם) — Beth-Lechem, a place in Palestine
went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
to sojourn H1481 (גּוּר) — properly, to turn aside from the road (for a lodging or any other purpose), i.e. sojourn (as a guest); also to shrink, fear (as in a strange place); also to gat…
in the country H7704 (שָׂדֶה) — a field (as flat)
of Moab H4124 (מוֹאָב) — Moab, an incestuous son of Lot; also his territory and descendants
he, and his wife H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
and his two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…

² And the name of the man was Elimelech, and the name of his wife Naomi, and the name of his two sons Mahlon and Chilion, Ephrathites of Beth-lehem-judah. And they came into the country of Moab, and continued there.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 35:19 · 1 Samuel 1:1 · 1 Samuel 17:12 · 1 Samuel 17:21 · Micah 5:2

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And the name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
of the man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
Elimelech H458 (אֱלִימֶלֶךְ) — Elimelek, an Israelite
of his wife H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
Naomi H5281 (נׇעֳמִי) — Noömi, an Israelitess
of his two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
Mahlon H4248 (מַחְלוֹן) — Machlon, an Israelite
and Chilion H3630 (כִּלְיוֹן) — Kiljon, an Israelite
Ephrathites H673 (אֶפְרָתִי) — an Ephrathite or an Ephraimite
of Beth–lehem–judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
of Beth–lehem–judah H1035 (בֵּית לֶחֶם) — Beth-Lechem, a place in Palestine
And they came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
into the country H7704 (שָׂדֶה) — a field (as flat)
of Moab H4124 (מוֹאָב) — Moab, an incestuous son of Lot; also his territory and descendants

³ And Elimelech, Naomi’s husband, died; and she was left, and her two sons.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 2 Kings 4:1 · Psalms 34:19 · Hebrews 12:6 · Hebrews 12:10

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And Elimelech H458 (אֱלִימֶלֶךְ) — Elimelek, an Israelite
Naomi’s H5281 (נׇעֳמִי) — Noömi, an Israelitess
husband H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
died H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
and she was left H7604 (שָׁאַר) — properly, to swell up, i.e. be (causatively, make) redundant
and her two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…

⁴ And they took them wives of the women of Moab; the name of the one was Orpah, and the name of the other Ruth: and they dwelt there about ten years.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Deuteronomy 7:3 · Deuteronomy 23:3 · 1 Kings 11:1 · Nehemiah 13:23 · Matthew 1:5

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And they took H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
them wives H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
of the women H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
of Moab H4125 (מוֹאָבִי) — a Moabite or Moabitess, i.e. a descendant from Moab
the name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
of the one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
Orpah H6204 (עׇרְפָּה) — Orpah, a Moabitess
and the name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
of the other H8145 (שֵׁנִי) — properly, double, i.e. second; also adverbially, again
Ruth H7327 (רוּת) — Ruth, a Moabitess
and they dwelled H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
there about ten H6235 (עֶשֶׂר) — ten (as an accumulation to the extent of the digits)
years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)

⁵ And Mahlon and Chilion died both of them; and the woman was left of her two children and of her husband.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Deuteronomy 32:39 · Psalms 89:30 · Isaiah 49:21 · Jeremiah 2:19 · Matthew 22:25 · Luke 7:12

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And Mahlon H4248 (מַחְלוֹן) — Machlon, an Israelite
and Chilion H3630 (כִּלְיוֹן) — Kiljon, an Israelite
died H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
also both H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
of them; and the woman H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
was left H7604 (שָׁאַר) — properly, to swell up, i.e. be (causatively, make) redundant
of her two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
sons H3206 (יֶלֶד) — something born, i.e. a lad or offspring
and her husband H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

⁶ Then she arose with her daughters-in-law, that she might return from the country of Moab: for she had heard in the country of Moab how that Jehovah had visited his people in giving them bread.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 21:1 · Genesis 28:20 · Genesis 48:15 · Genesis 50:25 · Exodus 3:16 · Exodus 4:31 · Exodus 16:4 · 1 Samuel 2:21 · Psalms 102:14 · Psalms 104:14 · Psalms 111:5 · Psalms 132:15 · Psalms 145:15 · Psalms 146:7 · Psalms 147:14 · Proverbs 30:8 · Isaiah 55:10 · Jeremiah 29:10 · Zephaniah 2:7 · Matthew 6:11 · Luke 1:68 · Luke 19:44 · 1 Timothy 6:8 · 1 Peter 2:12

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Then she arose H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
with her daughters in law H3618 (כַּלָּה) — a bride (as if perfect); hence, a son's wife
that she might return H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
from the country H7704 (שָׂדֶה) — a field (as flat)
of Moab H4124 (מוֹאָב) — Moab, an incestuous son of Lot; also his territory and descendants
for she had heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
in the country H7704 (שָׂדֶה) — a field (as flat)
how that Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
had visited H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
his people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
in giving H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
them bread H3899 (לֶחֶם) — food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)

⁷ And she went forth out of the place where she was, and her two daughters-in-law with her; and they went on the way to return unto the land of Judah.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Exodus 18:27 · Ruth 1:10 · Ruth 1:14 · 2 Kings 8:3

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Wherefore she went forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
out of the place H4725 (מָקוֹם) — properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
where she was, and her two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
daughters in law H3618 (כַּלָּה) — a bride (as if perfect); hence, a son's wife
with her; and they went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
on the way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
to return H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
unto the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory

⁸ And Naomi said unto her two daughters-in-law, Go, return each of you to her mother’s house: Jehovah deal kindly with you, as ye have dealt with the dead, and with me.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Joshua 24:15 · Ruth 1:5 · Ruth 2:20 · Ruth 3:10 · 2 Samuel 2:6 · Luke 14:25 · Ephesians 5:22 · Ephesians 6:2 · Philippians 4:18 · Colossians 3:18 · Colossians 3:24 · 2 Timothy 1:16

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And Naomi H5281 (נׇעֳמִי) — Noömi, an Israelitess
said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
unto her two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
daughters in law H3618 (כַּלָּה) — a bride (as if perfect); hence, a son's wife
Go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
return H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
each H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
to her mother’s H517 (אֵם) — a mother (as the bond of the family); in a wide sense (both literally and figuratively [like father])
house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
deal H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
kindly H2617 (חֶסֶד) — kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
with you, as ye have dealt H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
with the dead H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill

⁹ Jehovah grant you that ye may find rest, each of you in the house of her husband. Then she kissed them, and they lifted up their voice, and wept.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 27:27 · Genesis 29:11 · Genesis 31:28 · Genesis 45:15 · Ruth 3:1 · Acts 20:37

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
grant H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
you that ye may find H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
rest H4496 (מְנוּחָה) — repose or (adverbially) peacefully; figuratively, consolation (specifically, matrimony); hence (concretely) an abode
each H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
in the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
of her husband H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
Then she kissed H5401 (נָשַׁק) — to kiss, literally or figuratively (touch); also (as a mode of attachment), to equip with weapons
them; and they lifted up H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
their voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
and wept H1058 (בָּכָה) — to weep; generally to bemoan

¹⁰ And they said unto her, Nay, but we will return with thee unto thy people.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Ruth 1:7 · Psalms 16:3 · Psalms 119:63 · Zechariah 8:23

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And they said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
unto her, Surely we will return H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
with thee unto thy people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

¹¹ And Naomi said, Turn again, my daughters: why will ye go with me? have I yet sons in my womb, that they may be your husbands?

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 38:9 · Genesis 38:11 · Deuteronomy 25:5

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And Naomi H5281 (נׇעֳמִי) — Noömi, an Israelitess
said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
Turn again H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
my daughters H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
why will ye go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
in my womb H4578 (מֵעֶה) — used only in plural the intestines, or (collectively) the abdomen, figuratively, sympathy; by implication, a vest; by extension the stomach, the uterus (or of m…
that they may be your husbands H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)

¹² Turn again, my daughters, go your way; for I am too old to have a husband. If I should say, I have hope, if I should even have a husband to-night, and should also bear sons;

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 17:17 · 1 Timothy 5:9

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Turn again H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
my daughters H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
for I am too old H2204 (זָקֵן) — to be old
to have an husband H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
If I should say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
I have H3426 (יֵשׁ) — there is or are (or any other form of the verb to be, as may suit the connection)
hope H8615 (תִּקְוָה) — literally a cord (as an attachment); figuratively, expectancy
I should have an husband H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
also to night H3915 (לַיִל) — properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e. night; figuratively, adversity
and should also bear H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…

¹³ would ye therefore tarry till they were grown? would ye therefore stay from having husbands? nay, my daughters, for it grieveth me much for your sakes, for the hand of Jehovah is gone forth against me.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 38:11 · Deuteronomy 2:15 · Judges 2:15 · Ruth 1:21 · 1 Samuel 5:11 · Job 19:21 · Psalms 32:4 · Psalms 38:2 · Psalms 39:9

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Would ye tarry H7663 (שָׂבַר) — to scrutinize; by implication (of watching) to expect (with hope and patience)
for them H3860 (לָהֵן) — properly for if; hence, therefore
till they were grown H1431 (גָּדַל) — to be (causatively make) large (in various senses, as in body, mind, estate or honor, also in pride)
would ye stay H5702 (עָגַן) — to debar, i.e. from marriage
from having husbands H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
nay, my daughters H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
for it grieveth H4843 (מָרַר) — to be (causatively, make) bitter (literally or figuratively)
me much H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…
for your sakes that the hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
is gone out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.

¹⁴ And they lifted up their voice, and wept again: and Orpah kissed her mother-in-law, but Ruth clave unto her.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 31:28 · Genesis 31:55 · Deuteronomy 4:4 · Deuteronomy 10:20 · Ruth 1:7 · Ruth 2:11 · 1 Kings 19:20 · Proverbs 17:17 · Proverbs 18:24 · Isaiah 14:1 · Zechariah 8:23 · Matthew 10:37 · Matthew 16:24 · Matthew 19:22 · Acts 17:34 · 2 Timothy 4:10 · Hebrews 10:39

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And they lifted up H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
their voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
and wept again H1058 (בָּכָה) — to weep; generally to bemoan
and Orpah H6204 (עׇרְפָּה) — Orpah, a Moabitess
kissed H5401 (נָשַׁק) — to kiss, literally or figuratively (touch); also (as a mode of attachment), to equip with weapons
her mother in law H2545 (חֲמוֹת) — a mother-in-law
but Ruth H7327 (רוּת) — Ruth, a Moabitess
clave H1692 (דָּבַק) — properly, to impinge, i.e. cling or adhere; figuratively, to catch by pursuit

¹⁵ 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.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Numbers 10:30 · Joshua 24:15 · Joshua 24:19 · Judges 11:24 · 2 Samuel 15:19 · 2 Kings 2:2 · Psalms 36:3 · Psalms 125:5 · Zephaniah 1:6 · Matthew 13:20 · Luke 14:26 · Luke 24:28 · Hebrews 10:38

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And she said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
Behold, thy sister in law H2994 (יְבֵמֶת) — a sister-in-law
is gone back H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
unto her people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
and unto her gods H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
return H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
thou after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
thy sister in law H2994 (יְבֵמֶת) — a sister-in-law

¹⁶ And Ruth said, Entreat me not to leave thee, and to return from following after thee, for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge; thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God;

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Joshua 24:18 · Ruth 2:6 · Ruth 2:11 · Ruth 2:12 · 2 Samuel 15:21 · 2 Kings 2:2 · 2 Kings 2:4 · 2 Kings 2:6 · Psalms 45:10 · Isaiah 14:1 · Daniel 2:47 · Daniel 3:29 · Daniel 4:37 · Hosea 13:4 · Zechariah 8:23 · Matthew 8:19 · Luke 24:28 · Acts 21:13 · 2 Corinthians 6:16 · 1 Thessalonians 1:9 · Revelation 14:4

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And Ruth H7327 (רוּת) — Ruth, a Moabitess
said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
Intreat H6293 (פָּגַע) — to impinge, by accident or violence, or (figuratively) by importunity
me not to leave H5800 (עָזַב) — to loosen, i.e. relinquish, permit, etc.
to return H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
from following after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
thee: for whither thou goest H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
I will go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
and where thou lodgest H3885 (לוּן) — to stop (usually over night); by implication, to stay permanently; hence (in a bad sense) to be obstinate (especially in words, to complain)
I will lodge H3885 (לוּן) — to stop (usually over night); by implication, to stay permanently; hence (in a bad sense) to be obstinate (especially in words, to complain)
thy people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
my people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
and thy God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
my God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…

¹⁷ where thou diest, will I die, and there will I be buried: Jehovah do so to me, and more also, if aught but death part thee and me.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 1 Samuel 3:17 · 1 Samuel 25:22 · 2 Samuel 3:9 · 2 Samuel 3:35 · 2 Samuel 19:13 · 1 Kings 2:23 · 1 Kings 19:2 · 1 Kings 20:10 · 2 Kings 6:31 · Acts 11:23 · Acts 20:24

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Where thou diest H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
will I die H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
and there will I be buried H6912 (קָבַר) — to inter
Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
so to me, and more H3254 (יָסַף) — to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
but death H4194 (מָוֶת) — death (natural or violent); concretely, the dead, their place or state (hades); figuratively, pestilence, ruin
part H6504 (פָּרַד) — to break through, i.e. spread or separate (oneself)

¹⁸ And when she saw that she was stedfastly minded to go with her, she left off speaking unto her.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Acts 2:42 · Acts 21:14 · Ephesians 6:10

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

When she saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
that she was stedfastly minded H553 (אָמַץ) — to be alert, physically (on foot) or mentally (in courage)
to go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
with her, then she left H2308 (חָדַל) — properly, to be flabby, i.e. (by implication) desist; (figuratively) be lacking or idle
speaking H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue

¹⁹ So they two went until they came to Beth-lehem. And it came to pass, when they were come to Beth-lehem, that all the city was moved about them, and the women said, Is this Naomi?

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Ruth 2:6 · 1 Chronicles 2:51 · Isaiah 23:7 · Lamentations 2:15 · Matthew 21:10

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

So they two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
until they came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
to Beth–lehem H1035 (בֵּית לֶחֶם) — Beth-Lechem, a place in Palestine
And it came to pass, when they were come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
that all the city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
was moved H1949 (הוּם) — to make an uproar, or agitate greatly
about them, and they said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
this Naomi H5281 (נׇעֳמִי) — Noömi, an Israelitess

²⁰ And she said unto them, Call me not Naomi, call me Mara; for the Almighty hath dealt very bitterly with me.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 17:1 · Genesis 43:14 · Exodus 6:3 · Exodus 15:23 · Job 5:17 · Job 6:4 · Job 9:18 · Job 11:7 · Job 19:6 · Psalms 73:14 · Psalms 88:15 · Isaiah 38:13 · Lamentations 3:1 · Hebrews 12:11 · Revelation 1:8 · Revelation 21:22

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And she said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
unto them, Call H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
me not Naomi H5281 (נׇעֳמִי) — Noömi, an Israelitess
call H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
me Mara H4755 (מָרָא) — Mara, a symbolic name of Naomi
for the Almighty H7706 (שַׁדַּי) — the Almighty
hath dealt very H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…
bitterly H4843 (מָרַר) — to be (causatively, make) bitter (literally or figuratively)

²¹ I went out full, and Jehovah hath brought me home again empty; why call ye me Naomi, seeing Jehovah hath testified against me, and the Almighty hath afflicted me?

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Ruth 1:13 · 1 Samuel 2:7 · Job 1:21 · Job 10:17 · Job 13:26 · Job 16:8 · Job 30:11 · Malachi 3:5

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

I went out H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
full H4392 (מָלֵא) — full (literally or figuratively) or filling (literally); also (concretely) fulness; adverbially, fully
And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
hath brought me home again H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
empty H7387 (רֵיקָם) — emptily; figuratively (objective) ineffectually, (subjective) undeservedly
call H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
ye me Naomi H5281 (נׇעֳמִי) — Noömi, an Israelitess
seeing Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
hath testified H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
against me, and the Almighty H7706 (שַׁדַּי) — the Almighty
hath afflicted H7489 (רָעַע) — properly, to spoil (literally, by breaking to pieces); figuratively, to make (or be) good for nothing, i.e. bad (physically, socially or morally)

²² So Naomi returned, and Ruth the Moabitess, her daughter-in-law, with her, who returned out of the country of Moab: and they came to Beth-lehem in the beginning of barley harvest.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Exodus 9:31 · Ruth 2:6 · Ruth 2:23 · 2 Samuel 21:9

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

So Naomi H5281 (נׇעֳמִי) — Noömi, an Israelitess
returned H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
and Ruth H7327 (רוּת) — Ruth, a Moabitess
the Moabitess H4125 (מוֹאָבִי) — a Moabite or Moabitess, i.e. a descendant from Moab
her daughter in law H3618 (כַּלָּה) — a bride (as if perfect); hence, a son's wife
with her, which returned H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
out of the country H7704 (שָׂדֶה) — a field (as flat)
of Moab H4124 (מוֹאָב) — Moab, an incestuous son of Lot; also his territory and descendants
and they came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
to Beth–lehem H1035 (בֵּית לֶחֶם) — Beth-Lechem, a place in Palestine
in the beginning H8462 (תְּחִלָּה) — a commencement; relatively original (adverb, -ly)
of barley H8184 (שְׂעֹרָה) — barley (as villose)
harvest H7105 (קָצִיר) — severed, i.e. harvest (as reaped), the crop, the time, the reaper, or figuratively; also a limb (of a tree, or simply foliage)