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Ruth 4:16
Then Naomi took the child and placed him in her lap, and she became his nurse.
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Christian Standard Bible®
Naomi took the child, placed him on her lap, and became his nanny.
Naomi took the child, placed him on her lap, and became his nanny.
Hebrew Names Version
Na`omi took the child, and laid it in her bosom, and became nurse to it.
Na`omi took the child, and laid it in her bosom, and became nurse to it.
King James Version
And Naomi took the child, and laid it in her bosom, and became nurse unto it.
And Naomi took the child, and laid it in her bosom, and became nurse unto it.
Lexham English Bible
And Naomi took the child and she put him on her bosom and became his nurse.
And Naomi took the child and she put him on her bosom and became his nurse.
English Standard Version
Then Naomi took the child and laid him on her lap and became his nurse.
Then Naomi took the child and laid him on her lap and became his nurse.
New Century Version
Naomi took the boy, held him in her arms, and cared for him.
Naomi took the boy, held him in her arms, and cared for him.
New English Translation
Naomi took the child and placed him on her lap; she became his caregiver.
Naomi took the child and placed him on her lap; she became his caregiver.
New American Standard Bible
Then Naomi took the child and laid him in her lap, and became his nurse.
Then Naomi took the child and laid him in her lap, and became his nurse.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And Naomi tooke the childe, and layde it in her lap, and became nource vnto it.
And Naomi tooke the childe, and layde it in her lap, and became nource vnto it.
Legacy Standard Bible
Then Naomi took the child and put him on her bosom and became his nurse.
Then Naomi took the child and put him on her bosom and became his nurse.
Contemporary English Version
Naomi loved the boy and took good care of him.
Naomi loved the boy and took good care of him.
Complete Jewish Bible
Na‘omi took the child, laid it on her breast and became its nurse.
Na‘omi took the child, laid it on her breast and became its nurse.
Darby Translation
And Naomi took the child, and laid it in her bosom, and became nurse to it.
And Naomi took the child, and laid it in her bosom, and became nurse to it.
Easy-to-Read Version
Naomi took the boy, held him in her arms, and cared for him.
Naomi took the boy, held him in her arms, and cared for him.
George Lamsa Translation
And Naomi took the child, and laid him in her bosom, and became nurse to him.
And Naomi took the child, and laid him in her bosom, and became nurse to him.
Good News Translation
Naomi took the child, held him close, and took care of him.
Naomi took the child, held him close, and took care of him.
Literal Translation
And Naomi took the child, and laid him in her bosom, and became nurse to him.
And Naomi took the child, and laid him in her bosom, and became nurse to him.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And Naemi toke the childe, and layde it vpon hir lappe, and became the norse of it,
And Naemi toke the childe, and layde it vpon hir lappe, and became the norse of it,
American Standard Version
And Naomi took the child, and laid it in her bosom, and became nurse unto it.
And Naomi took the child, and laid it in her bosom, and became nurse unto it.
Bible in Basic English
And Naomi took the child and put her arms round it, and she took care of it.
And Naomi took the child and put her arms round it, and she took care of it.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And Naomi toke the child, & layed it in her lappe, and became nurse vnto it.
And Naomi toke the child, & layed it in her lappe, and became nurse vnto it.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And Naomi took the child, and laid it in her bosom, and became nurse unto it.
And Naomi took the child, and laid it in her bosom, and became nurse unto it.
King James Version (1611)
And Naomi tooke the childe, and laid it in her bosome, and became nurse vnto it.
And Naomi tooke the childe, and laid it in her bosome, and became nurse vnto it.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And Noemin took the child and laid it in her bosom, and became a nurse to it.
And Noemin took the child and laid it in her bosom, and became a nurse to it.
English Revised Version
And Naomi took the child, and laid it in her bosom, and became nurse unto it.
And Naomi took the child, and laid it in her bosom, and became nurse unto it.
Berean Standard Bible
And Naomi took the child, placed him on her lap, and became a nurse to him.
And Naomi took the child, placed him on her lap, and became a nurse to him.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And Noemy puttide the child resseyued in hir bosum; and sche dide the office of a nurische, and of a berere.
And Noemy puttide the child resseyued in hir bosum; and sche dide the office of a nurische, and of a berere.
Young's Literal Translation
And Naomi taketh the lad, and layeth him in her bosom, and is to him for a nurse;
And Naomi taketh the lad, and layeth him in her bosom, and is to him for a nurse;
Update Bible Version
And Naomi took the child, and laid it in her bosom, and was its nurse.
And Naomi took the child, and laid it in her bosom, and was its nurse.
Webster's Bible Translation
And Naomi took the child, and laid it in her bosom, and became its nurse.
And Naomi took the child, and laid it in her bosom, and became its nurse.
World English Bible
Naomi took the child, and laid it in her bosom, and became nurse to it.
Naomi took the child, and laid it in her bosom, and became nurse to it.
New King James Version
Then Naomi took the child and laid him on her bosom, and became a nurse to him.
Then Naomi took the child and laid him on her bosom, and became a nurse to him.
New Living Translation
Naomi took the baby and cuddled him to her breast. And she cared for him as if he were her own.
Naomi took the baby and cuddled him to her breast. And she cared for him as if he were her own.
New Life Bible
Then Naomi took the child and held him, and became his nurse.
Then Naomi took the child and held him, and became his nurse.
New Revised Standard
Then Naomi took the child and laid him in her bosom, and became his nurse.
Then Naomi took the child and laid him in her bosom, and became his nurse.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
So Naomi took the boy, and laid him in her bosom, and she became his nurse.
So Naomi took the boy, and laid him in her bosom, and she became his nurse.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Noemi taking the child, laid it in her bosom, and she carried it, and was a nurse unto it.
And Noemi taking the child, laid it in her bosom, and she carried it, and was a nurse unto it.
Revised Standard Version
Then Na'omi took the child and laid him in her bosom, and became his nurse.
Then Na'omi took the child and laid him in her bosom, and became his nurse.
THE MESSAGE
Naomi took the baby and held him in her arms, cuddling him, cooing over him, waiting on him hand and foot.
Naomi took the baby and held him in her arms, cuddling him, cooing over him, waiting on him hand and foot.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Then Naomi took the child and laid him in her lap, and became his nurse.
Then Naomi took the child and laid him in her lap, and became his nurse.
Contextual Overview
13So Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife. And he went in to her, and the LORD enabled her to conceive, and she gave birth to a son. 14Then the women said to Naomi, "Blessed is the LORD who has not left you without a redeemer (grandson, as heir) today, and may his name become famous in Israel. 15"May he also be to you one who restores life and sustains your old age; for your daughter-in-law, who loves you and is better to you than seven sons, has given birth to him." 16Then Naomi took the child and placed him in her lap, and she became his nurse.17The neighbor women gave him a name, saying, "A son (grandson) has been born to Naomi." They named him Obed (worshiper). He is the father of Jesse, the father of David [the ancestor of Jesus Christ]. 18Now these are the descendants of Perez: Perez was the father of Hezron, 19Hezron was the father of Ram, Ram the father of Amminadab, 20Amminadab the father of Nahshon, Nahshon the father of Salmon, 21Salmon the father of Boaz, Boaz the father of Obed, 22Obed the father of Jesse, and Jesse the father of David [the king of Israel and the ancestor of Jesus Christ].
Bible Verse Review
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Cross-References
Genesis 3:8
And they heard the sound of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool [afternoon breeze] of the day, so the man and his wife hid and kept themselves hidden from the presence of the LORD God among the trees of the garden.
And they heard the sound of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool [afternoon breeze] of the day, so the man and his wife hid and kept themselves hidden from the presence of the LORD God among the trees of the garden.
Genesis 4:14
"Behold, You have driven me out this day from the face of the land; and from Your face (presence) I will be hidden, and I will be a fugitive and an [aimless] vagabond on the earth, and whoever finds me will kill me."
"Behold, You have driven me out this day from the face of the land; and from Your face (presence) I will be hidden, and I will be a fugitive and an [aimless] vagabond on the earth, and whoever finds me will kill me."
Exodus 20:18
Now all the people witnessed the thunder and the flashes of lightning and the sound of the trumpet and the smoking mountain; and as they looked, the people were afraid, and they trembled [and moved backward] and stood at a [safe] distance.
Now all the people witnessed the thunder and the flashes of lightning and the sound of the trumpet and the smoking mountain; and as they looked, the people were afraid, and they trembled [and moved backward] and stood at a [safe] distance.
2 Kings 13:23
But the LORD was gracious to them and had compassion on them and turned toward them for the sake of His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and He was unwilling to destroy them, and did not cast them from His presence until now.
But the LORD was gracious to them and had compassion on them and turned toward them for the sake of His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and He was unwilling to destroy them, and did not cast them from His presence until now.
2 Kings 24:20
Because of the anger of the LORD these things happened in Jerusalem and Judah, and it [finally] came to the point that He cast them from His presence. And Zedekiah rebelled against the king of Babylon.
Because of the anger of the LORD these things happened in Jerusalem and Judah, and it [finally] came to the point that He cast them from His presence. And Zedekiah rebelled against the king of Babylon.
Job 1:12
Then the LORD said to Satan, "Behold, all that Job has is in your power, only do not put your hand on the man himself." So Satan departed from the presence of the LORD.
Then the LORD said to Satan, "Behold, all that Job has is in your power, only do not put your hand on the man himself." So Satan departed from the presence of the LORD.
Job 2:7
So Satan departed from the presence of the LORD and struck Job with loathsome boils and agonizingly painful sores from the sole of his foot to the crown of his head.
So Satan departed from the presence of the LORD and struck Job with loathsome boils and agonizingly painful sores from the sole of his foot to the crown of his head.
Job 20:17
"He does not look at the rivers, The flowing streams of honey and butter [to enjoy his wealth].
"He does not look at the rivers, The flowing streams of honey and butter [to enjoy his wealth].
Psalms 5:11
But let all who take refuge and put their trust in You rejoice, Let them ever sing for joy; Because You cover and shelter them, Let those who love Your name be joyful and exult in You.
But let all who take refuge and put their trust in You rejoice, Let them ever sing for joy; Because You cover and shelter them, Let those who love Your name be joyful and exult in You.
Psalms 68:2
As smoke is driven away, so drive them away; As wax melts before the fire, So let the wicked and guilty perish before [the presence of] God.
As smoke is driven away, so drive them away; As wax melts before the fire, So let the wicked and guilty perish before [the presence of] God.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And Naomi took the child, and laid it in her bosom,.... As a token of her most tender love and affection for it; this it is probable she did quickly after the birth of it:
and became a nurse unto it; that is, after the mother had suckled and weaned it, then she took it from her, and brought it up.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Ruth 4:16. Naomi took the child — This might do for Naomi, but it was bad for the child. A child, unless remarkably healthy and robust, will suffer considerably by being nursed by an old woman, especially if the child sleep with her. The aged gain refreshment and energy by sleeping with the young; and from the same means the young derive premature decrepitude. The vigour which is absorbed by the former is lost by the latter. It is a foolish and destructive custom to permit young children, which is a common case, to sleep with aged aunts and old grandmothers. Bacon's grand secret of the cure of old age, couched in so many obscure and enigmatical terms, is simply this: Let young persons sleep constantly with those who are aged and infirm. And it was on this principle that the physicians of David recommended a young healthy girl to sleep with David in his old age. They well knew that the aged infirm body of the king would absorb a considerable portion of healthy energy from the young woman.
