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Complete Jewish Bible
Ruth 4:16
Na‘omi took the child, laid it on her breast and became its 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.
Amplified Bible
Then Naomi took the child and placed him in her lap, and she became his nurse.
Then Naomi took the child and placed him in her lap, and she became his nurse.
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.
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
13 So Bo‘az took Rut, and she became his wife. He had sexual relations with her, Adonai enabled her to conceive, and she gave birth to a son. 14 Then the women said to Na‘omi, "Blessed be Adonai , who today has provided you a redeemer! May his name be renowned in Isra'el. 15 May he restore your life and provide for your old age; for your daughter-in-law, who loves you and is better to you than seven sons, has given birth to him." 16 Na‘omi took the child, laid it on her breast and became its nurse. 17 The women who were her neighbors gave it a name; they said, "A son has been born to Na‘omi," and called it ‘Oved. He was the father of Yishai the father of David. 18 Here is the genealogy of Peretz. Peretz was the father of Hetzron, 19 Hetzron was the father of Ram, Ram was the father of ‘Amminadav, 20 ‘Amminadav was the father of Nachshon, Nachshon was the father of Salmon, 21 Salmon was the father of Bo‘az, Bo‘az was the father of ‘Oved, 22 ‘Oved was the father of Yishai, and Yishai was the father of David.
Bible Verse Review
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Cross-References
Genesis 3:8
They heard the voice of Adonai , God, walking in the garden at the time of the evening breeze, so the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of Adonai , God, among the trees in the garden.
They heard the voice of Adonai , God, walking in the garden at the time of the evening breeze, so the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of Adonai , God, among the trees in the garden.
Genesis 4:14
You are banning me today from the land and from your presence. I will be a fugitive wandering the earth, and whoever finds me will kill me."
You are banning me today from the land and from your presence. I will be a fugitive wandering the earth, and whoever finds me will kill me."
Exodus 20:18
So the people stood at a distance, but Moshe approached the thick darkness where God was.
So the people stood at a distance, but Moshe approached the thick darkness where God was.
2 Kings 13:23
but Adonai was gracious, took pity on them and looked on them with favor, because of his covenant with Avraham, Yitz'chak and Ya‘akov. He was not willing to destroy them, and to this day he has not banished them from his presence.
but Adonai was gracious, took pity on them and looked on them with favor, because of his covenant with Avraham, Yitz'chak and Ya‘akov. He was not willing to destroy them, and to this day he has not banished them from his presence.
2 Kings 24:20
And it was because of Adonai 's anger that all these things happened to Yerushalayim and Y'hudah, until he had thrown them out of his presence. Tzidkiyahu rebelled against the king of Bavel;
And it was because of Adonai 's anger that all these things happened to Yerushalayim and Y'hudah, until he had thrown them out of his presence. Tzidkiyahu rebelled against the king of Bavel;
Job 1:12
Adonai said to the Adversary, "Here! Everything he has is in your hands, except that you are not to lay a finger on his person." Then the Adversary went out from the presence of Adonai .
Adonai said to the Adversary, "Here! Everything he has is in your hands, except that you are not to lay a finger on his person." Then the Adversary went out from the presence of Adonai .
Job 2:7
Then the Adversary went out from the presence of Adonai and struck Iyov down with horrible infected sores from the sole of his foot to the crown of his head.
Then the Adversary went out from the presence of Adonai and struck Iyov down with horrible infected sores from the sole of his foot to the crown of his head.
Job 20:17
He will not enjoy the rivers, the streams flowing with honey and cream.
He will not enjoy the rivers, the streams flowing with honey and cream.
Psalms 5:11
God, declare them guilty! Let them fall through their own intrigues, For their many crimes, throw them down; since they have rebelled against you.
God, declare them guilty! Let them fall through their own intrigues, For their many crimes, throw them down; since they have rebelled against you.
Psalms 68:2
Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered; let those who hate him flee from his presence.
Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered; let those who hate him flee from his presence.
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.
