Ruth 1:4

1:4

So .... married <05375> [they took.]

The Targum says, "they transgressed the decree of the word of the Lord, and took to them strange women."

women <0802> [wives.]

Ruth <07327> [Ruth.]

Ruth 1:16-17

1:16

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.]

1:17

Lord <03068> [the lord.]

death <04194> [but death.]

Ruth 1:22

1:22

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.