Rut 1:14 | TNotes | STEP | 1:14 Ruth clung tightly to Naomi: The Hebrew verb used here emphasizes the strength of Ruth’s love for her mother-in-law; it is the same word used to describe a man being “joined to” his wife (Gen 2:24 ) and to describe a person staying faithful to the Lord (Deut 4:4 ; 10:20 ; Josh 22:5 ).

bGen 2:24►

cDeut 4:4►

eJosh 22:5►

‏ Ruth 1:14

1:14 ^a Ruth clung tightly to Naomi: The Hebrew verb used here emphasizes the strength of Ruth’s love for her mother-in-law; it is the same word used to describe a man being “joined to” his wife (Gen 2:24 ^b) and to describe a person staying faithful to the Lord (Deut 4:4 ^c; 10:20 ^d; Josh 22:5 ^e).