Rut 1:15-16, 2Sa 15:19-20, Joh 6:67-68 | TSK | STEP | gone back. 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. return.

Ruth 1:15-16

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

2 Samuel 15:19-20

Ittai.

18:2; Ru 1:11-13

go up and down. Heb. wander in going.

Ps 56:8; 59:15; Am 8:12; Heb 11:37,38

seeing.

1Sa 23:13

mercy.

2:6; Ps 25:10; 57:3; 61:7; 85:10; 89:14; Pr 14:22; Joh 1:17

2Ti 1:16-18

John 6:67-68

Will.

Jos 24:15-22; Ru 1:11-18; 2Sa 15:19,20; Lu 14:25-33

to whom.

Ps 73:25

thou hast.

40,63; 5:24,39,40; Ac 4:12; 5:20; 7:38; 1Jo 5:11-13