Rut 4:14 | NETfull | STEP | The village women said to Naomi, “May the Lord be praised because he has not left you without a guardian today! May he become famous in Israel!

Ruth 4:14

14 The village women said to Naomi, “May the Lord be praised because he has not left you without a guardian ^{▼▼ Or “redeemer.” See the note on the phrase “guardian of the family interests” in 3:9. As the following context indicates, the child is referred to here.} today! May he ^{▼▼ The “guardian” is the subject of the verb, as the next verse makes clear.} become famous in Israel! ^{▼▼ Heb “may his name be called [i.e., “perpetuated”; see Gen 48:16] in Israel.”}