Ruth 1:18-22

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realized <07200> [When.]

determined <0553> [was stedfastly minded. Heb. strengthened herself.]

1:19

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?]

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Naomi <05281> [Naomi. that is, Pleasant. Mara. that is, Bitter. the]

Almighty.

very <03966> [dealt.]

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Lord ................. Lord ....... Sovereign One <03068 07706> [and the.]

Lord ................. Lord <03068> [the Lord.]

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beginning <08462> [in the beginning.]

At the beginning of Spring; for the barley harvest began immediately after the passover, and that festival was held on the 15th of Nisan, corresponding nearly with our March.