Rut 4:16 | NET2full | STEP | Naomi took the child and placed him on her lap ; she became his caregiver .

‏ Ruth 4:16

16 Naomi took the child and placed him on her lap; ^{▼▼tn Or “breast”; KJV, NRSV “in her bosom.”} she became his caregiver. ^{▼▼tn Heb “his nurse,” but this refers to a dry nurse, not a medical attendant. Cf. NIV “and cared for him”; TEV “and took (+ good CEV) care of him.”}