Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version One day Ruth’s mother-in-law Naomi said to her, “My daughter, I must find a home for you, where you will be well provided for. New Living Translation One day Naomi said to Ruth, “My daughter, it’s time that I found a permanent home for you, so that you will be provided for. English Standard Version Then Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, “My daughter, should I not seek rest for you, that it may be well with you? Berean Standard Bible One day Ruth’s mother-in-law Naomi said to her, “My daughter, should I not seek a resting place for you, that it may be well with you? King James Bible Then Naomi her mother in law said unto her, My daughter, shall I not seek rest for thee, that it may be well with thee? New King James Version Then Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, “My daughter, shall I not seek security for you, that it may be well with you? New American Standard Bible Then her mother-in-law Naomi said to her, “My daughter, shall I not seek security for you, that it may go well for you? NASB 1995 Then Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, “My daughter, shall I not seek security for you, that it may be well with you? NASB 1977 Then Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, “My daughter, shall I not seek security for you, that it may be well with you? Legacy Standard Bible Then Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, “My daughter, shall I not seek a state of rest for you, that it may be well with you? Amplified Bible Then Naomi her mother-in-law said to Ruth, “My daughter, shall I not look for security and a home for you, so that it may be well with you? Christian Standard Bible Ruth’s mother-in-law Naomi said to her, “My daughter, shouldn’t I find rest for you, so that you will be taken care of? Holman Christian Standard Bible Ruth’s mother-in-law Naomi said to her, “My daughter, shouldn’t I find security for you, so that you will be taken care of? American Standard Version And Naomi her mother-in-law said unto her, My daughter, shall I not seek rest for thee, that it may be well with thee? Contemporary English Version One day, Naomi said to Ruth: It's time I found you a husband, who will give you a home and take care of you. English Revised Version And Naomi her mother in law said unto her, My daughter, shall I not seek rest for thee, that it may be well with thee? GOD'S WORD® Translation Naomi, Ruth's mother-in-law, said to her, "My daughter, shouldn't I try to look for a home that would be good for you? Good News Translation Some time later Naomi said to Ruth, "I must find a husband for you, so that you will have a home of your own. International Standard Version Ruth's mother-in-law Naomi, told her, "My daughter, should I not make inquiries about your financial security, so you'll be better off in life? Majority Standard Bible One day Ruth?s mother-in-law Naomi said to her, ?My daughter, should I not seek a resting place for you, that it may be well with you? NET Bible At that time, Naomi, her mother-in-law, said to her, "My daughter, I must find a home for you so you will be secure. New Heart English Bible Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, "My daughter, shall I not seek rest for you, that it may be well with you? Webster's Bible Translation Then Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, My daughter, shall I not seek rest for thee, that it may be well with thee? World English Bible Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, “My daughter, shall I not seek rest for you, that it may be well with you? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd her mother-in-law Naomi says to her, “My daughter, do I not seek rest for you, that it may be well with you? Young's Literal Translation And Naomi her mother-in-law saith to her, 'My daughter, do not I seek for thee rest, that it may be well with thee? Smith's Literal Translation And Naomi her mother-in-law will say to her My daughter, shall I not seek rest for thee, that it shall be well to thee? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAfter she was returned to her mother in law, Noemi said to her: My daughter, I will seek rest for thee, and will provide that it may be well with thee. Catholic Public Domain Version But afterwards, when she returned to her mother-in-law, Naomi said to her: “My daughter, I will seek rest for you, and I will provide so that it may be well with you. New American Bible Naomi said to her, “My daughter, should I not be seeking a pleasing home for you? New Revised Standard Version Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, “My daughter, I need to seek some security for you, so that it may be well with you. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTHEN Naomi said to her, My daughter, shall I not seek rest for you, that it may be well with you? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Ruth dwelt with her mother in law and Namei said to her: “My daughter, shall I not seek rest for you and shall it be well for you? OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Naomi her mother-in-law said unto her: 'My daughter, shall I not seek rest for thee, that it may be well with thee? Brenton Septuagint Translation And she lodged with her mother-in-law: and Noemin her mother-in-law said to her, My daughter, shall I not seek rest for thee, that it may be well with thee? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Naomi Instructs Ruth1One day Ruth’s mother-in-law Naomi said to her, “My daughter, should I not seek a resting place for you, that it may be well with you? 2Now is not Boaz, with whose servant girls you have been working, a relative of ours? In fact, tonight he is winnowing barley on the threshing floor.… Cross References Ruth 1:9 May the LORD enable each of you to find rest in the home of your new husband.” And she kissed them as they wept aloud Ruth 2:20 Then Naomi said to her daughter-in-law, “May he be blessed by the LORD, who has not withdrawn His kindness from the living or the dead.” Naomi continued, “The man is a close relative. He is one of our kinsman-redeemers.” Genesis 24:12-14 “O LORD, God of my master Abraham,” he prayed, “please grant me success today, and show kindness to my master Abraham. / Here I am, standing beside the spring, and the daughters of the townspeople are coming out to draw water. / Now may it happen that the girl to whom I say, ‘Please let down your jar that I may drink,’ and who responds, ‘Drink, and I will water your camels as well’—let her be the one You have appointed for Your servant Isaac. By this I will know that You have shown kindness to my master.” Genesis 38:11 Then Judah said to his daughter-in-law Tamar, “Live as a widow in your father’s house until my son Shelah grows up.” For he thought, “He may die too, like his brothers.” So Tamar went to live in her father’s house. Deuteronomy 25:5-10 When brothers dwell together and one of them dies without a son, the widow must not marry outside the family. Her husband’s brother is to take her as his wife and fulfill the duty of a brother-in-law for her. / The first son she bears will carry on the name of the dead brother, so that his name will not be blotted out from Israel. / But if the man does not want to marry his brother’s widow, she is to go to the elders at the city gate and say, “My husband’s brother refuses to preserve his brother’s name in Israel. He is not willing to perform the duty of a brother-in-law for me.” ... 1 Samuel 1:8 “Hannah, why are you crying?” her husband Elkanah asked. “Why won’t you eat? Why is your heart so grieved? Am I not better to you than ten sons?” Proverbs 31:10-31 A wife of noble character, who can find? She is far more precious than rubies. / The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he lacks nothing of value. / She brings him good and not harm all the days of her life. ... Isaiah 54:5 For your husband is your Maker—the LORD of Hosts is His name—the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; He is called the God of all the earth. Matthew 22:2-4 “The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son. / He sent his servants to call those he had invited to the banquet, but they refused to come. / Again, he sent other servants and said, ‘Tell those who have been invited that I have prepared my dinner. My oxen and fattened cattle have been killed, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding banquet.’ Matthew 25:1-13 “At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. / Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. / The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take along any extra oil. ... Luke 1:68-75 “Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, because He has visited and redeemed His people. / He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David, / as He spoke through His holy prophets, those of ages past, ... John 3:29 The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom stands and listens for him, and is overjoyed to hear the bridegroom’s voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete. Romans 7:4 Therefore, my brothers, you also died to the law through the body of Christ, that you might belong to another, to Him who was raised from the dead, in order that we might bear fruit to God. 1 Corinthians 7:36-38 However, if someone thinks he is acting inappropriately toward his betrothed, and if she is beyond her youth and they ought to marry, let him do as he wishes; he is not sinning; they should get married. / But the man who is firmly established in his heart and under no constraint, with control over his will and resolve in his heart not to marry the virgin, he will do well. / So then, he who marries the virgin does well, but he who does not marry her does even better. 2 Corinthians 11:2 I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. For I promised you to one husband, to present you as a pure virgin to Christ. Treasury of Scripture Then Naomi her mother in law said to her, My daughter, shall I not seek rest for you, that it may be well with you? shall I not Ruth 1:9 The LORD grant you that ye may find rest, each of you in the house of her husband. Then she kissed them; and they lifted up their voice, and wept. 1 Corinthians 7:36 But if any man think that he behaveth himself uncomely toward his virgin, if she pass the flower of her age, and need so require, let him do what he will, he sinneth not: let them marry. 1 Timothy 5:8,14 But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel… may be Genesis 40:14 But think on me when it shall be well with thee, and shew kindness, I pray thee, unto me, and make mention of me unto Pharaoh, and bring me out of this house: Deuteronomy 4:40 Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes, and his commandments, which I command thee this day, that it may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee, and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth, which the LORD thy God giveth thee, for ever. Psalm 128:2 For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee. Jump to Previous Comfort Daughter Home Law Mother Mother-In-Law Naomi Na'omi Provided Rest Resting-Place Security Seek TryJump to Next Comfort Daughter Home Law Mother Mother-In-Law Naomi Na'omi Provided Rest Resting-Place Security Seek TryRuth 3 1. By Naomi's instruction5. Ruth lies at Boaz's feet 8. Boaz acknowledges the right of a kinsman 14. He sends her away with six measures of barley One day Ruth’s mother-in-law Naomi said to her Naomi, a central figure in the Book of Ruth, is Ruth's mother-in-law. This relationship is significant as it highlights the familial bonds and loyalty that transcend cultural and national boundaries. Naomi, originally from Bethlehem, had moved to Moab due to famine and returned after the death of her husband and sons. Her dialogue with Ruth shows her concern and care, reflecting the deep bond they share. This moment is pivotal as it sets the stage for the unfolding of God's providential plan. My daughter Should I not seek a resting place for you That it may be well with you Persons / Places / Events 1. NaomiRuth's mother-in-law, a widow who returned to Bethlehem from Moab after the death of her husband and sons. She is concerned for Ruth's future and well-being. 2. Ruth A Moabite widow and Naomi's daughter-in-law, known for her loyalty and devotion to Naomi. She has chosen to stay with Naomi and adopt her people and God as her own. 3. Bethlehem The town in Judah where Naomi and Ruth have returned. It is significant as the future birthplace of King David and Jesus Christ. 4. Resting Place In this context, it refers to a place of security and provision, often associated with marriage. Naomi seeks a stable future for Ruth. 5. Event Naomi's initiative to secure a future for Ruth, which sets the stage for Ruth's encounter with Boaz, a kinsman-redeemer. Teaching Points Godly Concern for OthersNaomi's desire to find a "resting place" for Ruth highlights the importance of seeking the welfare of others, especially within our families and communities. Trust in God's Provision Naomi's plan for Ruth demonstrates faith in God's provision and timing. We are encouraged to trust God to provide for our needs and the needs of those we care for. Role of Family and Community The passage underscores the role of family and community in providing support and security, reminding us of our responsibilities to one another. Initiative and Action Naomi's proactive approach teaches us the value of taking initiative in alignment with God's will, rather than passively waiting for circumstances to change. Cultural and Spiritual Integration Ruth's account is a testament to the integration of faith and culture, as she embraces Naomi's people and God, encouraging us to be open to God's work in diverse contexts.(1) Rest.--Although Naomi had already (Ruth 1:12) repudiated any thought of marriage for herself, still she felt it her duty to do what she could to provide a home for the daughter-in-law who had so loyally followed her, lest her own death should leave her young companion specially unprotected and friendless. But there is clearly a second thought. The marriage of Boaz and Ruth will not only ensure rest for the latter, but will also raise up the seed of her dead son and preserve the family name. That it may be well with thee.--The object of the marriage is for Ruth's good, and thus should it be with every marriage; it must be for the good, and comfort, and abiding peace, not of the body only, but of the soul. Verse 1. - And Naomi, her mother-in-law, said to her, My daughter, shall not I seek out for thee a rest, that it may be well with thee? When Ruth had nothing more to do on the harvest-fields, where Boaz appeared daily, and was unremittingly gracious to her, she may have fallen into a pensive mood. Naomi was quick to note the varying 'nuances of feeling, and said "My daughter, shall I not seek out for thee a rest?" The expression rest, or resting-place, though in itself of generic import, was, when used in such circumstances as environed Ruth, quite specific in application, and would be at once understood. It was a home to which Naomi pointed, a home for her daughter's heart. In such a home, if warm and pure, there would be repose for the affections. "That it may be well with thee," or, "which shall (or may) be good for thee." Either translation is warrantable and excellent. The latter is the most simple, and is given by Carpzov and Rosenmüller; but the former is in accordance with a frequent idiomatic use of the expression, in which there is a change from the relative in result to the relative in aim, so that אֲשֶׁר יִיטַב is equivalent to לְמַעַן יִיטַב (see Deuteronomy 4:40; Deuteronomy 6:3, 18; Deuteronomy 10:11, 25, 28). Naomi did not distinguish between rests that would be 'good, ' and other rests which would not be 'good.' Nor did she moralize on the idea of a rest, and affirm that it would be 'good' for her widowed daughter-in-law. She assumed that every true rest was 'good,' and, on the basis of that assumption, she sought out one for her devoted Ruth. Hence the superiority of the rendering that expresses aim to that which expresses the mere prediction of result.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew One day Ruth’s mother-in-lawחֲמוֹתָ֑הּ (ḥă·mō·w·ṯāh) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 2545: Husband's mother Naomi נָעֳמִ֣י (nā·‘o·mî) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 5281: Naomi -- mother-in-law of Ruth said to her, וַתֹּ֥אמֶר (wat·tō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “My daughter, בִּתִּ֞י (bit·tî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 1323: A daughter should I not הֲלֹ֧א (hă·lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no seek אֲבַקֶּשׁ־ (’ă·ḇaq·qeš-) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 1245: To search out, to strive after a place מָנ֖וֹחַ (mā·nō·w·aḥ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4494: A resting place, state or condition of rest for you, לָ֛ךְ (lāḵ) Preposition | second person feminine singular Strong's Hebrew that אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that it may be well יִֽיטַב־ (yî·ṭaḇ-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3190: To be good, well, glad, or pleasing with you? לָֽךְ׃ (lāḵ) Preposition | second person feminine singular Strong's Hebrew Links Ruth 3:1 NIVRuth 3:1 NLT Ruth 3:1 ESV Ruth 3:1 NASB Ruth 3:1 KJV Ruth 3:1 BibleApps.com Ruth 3:1 Biblia Paralela Ruth 3:1 Chinese Bible Ruth 3:1 French Bible Ruth 3:1 Catholic Bible OT History: Ruth 3:1 Naomi her mother-in-law said to her My (Ru Rut.) |
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