Rut 1:11, 14-22, Psa 37:5-6 | TSK | STEP | are there.This alludes to the custom that when a married brother died, without leaving posterity, his brother should take his widow; and the children of such marriages were accounted those of the deceased brother. This address of Naomi to her daughter-in-law is exceedingly tender, persuasive, and affecting. that they.

Ruth 1:11

are there.This alludes to the custom that when a married brother died, without leaving posterity, his brother should take his widow; and the children of such marriages were accounted those of the deceased brother. This address of Naomi to her daughter-in-law is exceedingly tender, persuasive, and affecting.

that they.

Ge 38:11; De 25:5

Ruth 1:14-22

Orpah.

Ge 31:28,55; 1Ki 19:20; Mt 10:37; 19:22; Mr 10:21,22; 2Ti 4:10

but Ruth.The LXX. add, [kai epestrepsen eis ton laon autes,] "and returned to her own people." The Vulgate, Syriac, and Arabic are to the same purpose. It seems a very natural addition, and agrees with the assertion in the next verse; and is accordingly adopted by Houbigant as a part of the text.

De 4:4; 10:20; Pr 17:17; 18:24; Isa 14:1; Zec 8:23; Mt 16:24

Joh 6:66-69; Ac 17:34; Heb 10:39

gone back.

Ps 36:3; 125:5; Zep 1:6; Mt 13:20,21; Heb 10:38; 1Jo 2:19

and unto.They were probably both idolaters at this time. That they were proselytes is an unfounded conjecture; and the conversion of Ruth now only commenced.

her gods.

Jud 11:24

return.

Jos 24:15,19; 2Sa 15:19,20; 2Ki 2:2; Lu 14:26-33; 24:28

Ruth.A more perfect surrender of friendly feelings to a friend was never made. This was a most extraordinary and disinterested attachment.

Intreat me not. or, Be not against me. to leave.

2Ki 2:2-6; Lu 24:28,29; Ac 21:13

whither.

2Sa 15:21; Mt 8:19; Joh 13:37; Re 14:4

thy people.

2:11,12; Ps 45:10; Isa 14:1

thy God.

Jos 24:18; Da 2:47; 3:29; 4:37; Ho 13:4; 2Co 6:16-18; 1Th 1:9

the lord.

1Sa 3:17; 25:22; 2Sa 3:9,35; 19:13; 1Ki 2:23; 19:2; 20:10; 2Ki 6:31

but death.

Ac 11:23; 20:24

When.

Ac 21:14

was stedfastly minded. Heb. strengthened herself.

Ac 2:42; Eph 6:10

all the city.From this it would appear that Naomi was not only well known, but also highly respected at Beth-lehem: a proof that Elimelech was of high consideration at that place.

Mt 21:10

Is this Naomi?

Isa 23:7; La 2:15

Naomi. that is, Pleasant. Mara. that is, Bitter. theAlmighty.

Ge 17:1; 43:14; Job 5:17; 11:7; Re 1:8; 21:22

dealt.

Job 6:4; 19:6; Ps 73:14; 88:15; Isa 38:13; La 3:1-20; Heb 12:11

and the.

1Sa 2:7,8; Job 1:21

the Lord.

Job 10:17; 13:26; 16:8; Mal 3:5

in the beginning.At the beginning of Spring; for the barley harvest began immediately after the passover, and that festival was held on the 15th of Nisan, corresponding nearly with our March.

2:23; Ex 9:31,32; 2Sa 21:9

Psalms 37:5-6

Commit. Heb. Roll thy way upon.

22:8; 55:22; Pr 16:3; *marg:

Mt 6:25; Lu 12:22,29,30; Php 4:6,7; 1Pe 5:7

and.

Job 22:28; Ec 9:1; La 3:37; Jas 4:15

he shall.

31:20; Isa 54:17; Mic 7:8,9; 1Co 4:5

light.

Job 11:17; Mal 3:18; Mt 13:43