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New Living Translation
Ruth 4:16
Naomi took the baby and cuddled him to her breast. And she cared for him as if he were her own.
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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.
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 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 Boaz took Ruth into his home, and she became his wife. When he slept with her, the Lord enabled her to become pregnant, and she gave birth to a son. 14 Then the women of the town said to Naomi, "Praise the Lord , who has now provided a redeemer for your family! May this child be famous in Israel. 15 May he restore your youth and care for you in your old age. For he is the son of your daughter-in-law who loves you and has been better to you than seven sons!" 16 Naomi took the baby and cuddled him to her breast. And she cared for him as if he were her own. 17 The neighbor women said, "Now at last Naomi has a son again!" And they named him Obed. He became the father of Jesse and the grandfather of David. 18 This is the genealogical record of their ancestor Perez: Perez was the father of Hezron. 19 Hezron was the father of Ram. Ram was the father of Amminadab. 20 Amminadab was the father of Nahshon. Nahshon was the father of Salmon. 21 Salmon was the father of Boaz. Boaz was the father of Obed. 22 Obed was the father of Jesse. Jesse was the father of David.
Bible Verse Review
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Cross-References
Genesis 3:8
When the cool evening breezes were blowing, the man and his wife heard the Lord God walking about in the garden. So they hid from the Lord God among the trees.
When the cool evening breezes were blowing, the man and his wife heard the Lord God walking about in the garden. So they hid from the Lord God among the trees.
Genesis 4:14
You have banished me from the land and from your presence; you have made me a homeless wanderer. Anyone who finds me will kill me!"
You have banished me from the land and from your presence; you have made me a homeless wanderer. Anyone who finds me will kill me!"
Exodus 20:18
When the people heard the thunder and the loud blast of the ram's horn, and when they saw the flashes of lightning and the smoke billowing from the mountain, they stood at a distance, trembling with fear.
When the people heard the thunder and the loud blast of the ram's horn, and when they saw the flashes of lightning and the smoke billowing from the mountain, they stood at a distance, trembling with fear.
2 Kings 13:23
But the Lord was gracious and merciful to the people of Israel, and they were not totally destroyed. He pitied them because of his covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. And to this day he still has not completely destroyed them or banished them from his presence.
But the Lord was gracious and merciful to the people of Israel, and they were not totally destroyed. He pitied them because of his covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. And to this day he still has not completely destroyed them or banished them from his presence.
2 Kings 24:20
These things happened because of the Lord 's anger against the people of Jerusalem and Judah, until he finally banished them from his presence and sent them into exile. Zedekiah rebelled against the king of Babylon.
These things happened because of the Lord 's anger against the people of Jerusalem and Judah, until he finally banished them from his presence and sent them into exile. Zedekiah rebelled against the king of Babylon.
Job 1:12
"All right, you may test him," the Lord said to Satan. "Do whatever you want with everything he possesses, but don't harm him physically." So Satan left the Lord 's presence.
"All right, you may test him," the Lord said to Satan. "Do whatever you want with everything he possesses, but don't harm him physically." So Satan left the Lord 's presence.
Job 2:7
So Satan left the Lord 's presence, and he struck Job with terrible boils from head to foot.
So Satan left the Lord 's presence, and he struck Job with terrible boils from head to foot.
Job 20:17
They will never again enjoy streams of olive oil or rivers of milk and honey.
They will never again enjoy streams of olive oil or rivers of milk and honey.
Psalms 5:11
But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them sing joyful praises forever. Spread your protection over them, that all who love your name may be filled with joy.
But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them sing joyful praises forever. Spread your protection over them, that all who love your name may be filled with joy.
Psalms 68:2
Blow them away like smoke. Melt them like wax in a fire. Let the wicked perish in the presence of God.
Blow them away like smoke. Melt them like wax in a fire. Let the wicked perish in 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.
