Ruth 1:15-16
returning ............ back <07725> [gone back.]
god <0430> [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.
god <0430> [her gods.]
returning ............ back <07725> [return.]
Ruth <07327> [Ruth.]
A more perfect surrender of friendly feelings to a friend was never made. This was a most extraordinary and disinterested attachment.
urging .... abandon <06293 05800> [Intreat me not. or, Be not against me. to leave.]
<03212> [whither.]
people ..... people <05971> [thy people.]
God ..... God <0430> [thy God.]
Ruth 1:2
Elimelech <0458> [Elimelech.]
The Rabbins say, that Elimelech was the son of Salmon, who married Rahab; and that Naomi was his niece.
Naomi <05281> [Naomi.]
Mahlon <04248> [Mahlon.]
It is imagined, and not without probability, that Mahlon and Chilion are the same with Joash and Saraph, mentioned in 1 Ch 4:22.
Ephrath <0673> [Ephrathites.]
[continued. Heb. were.]
Ruth 1:19-20
village <05892> [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.
Naomi <05281> [Is this Naomi?]
Naomi <05281> [Naomi. that is, Pleasant. Mara. that is, Bitter. the]
Almighty.
very <03966> [dealt.]
John 6:67-68
You ... want <2309> [Will.]
to whom <4314 5101> [to whom.]
You have <2192> [thou hast.]
