Ruth 1:18
New International Version
When Naomi realized that Ruth was determined to go with her, she stopped urging her.

New Living Translation
When Naomi saw that Ruth was determined to go with her, she said nothing more.

English Standard Version
And when Naomi saw that she was determined to go with her, she said no more.

Berean Standard Bible
When Naomi saw that Ruth was determined to go with her, she stopped trying to persuade her.

King James Bible
When she saw that she was stedfastly minded to go with her, then she left speaking unto her.

New King James Version
When she saw that she was determined to go with her, she stopped speaking to her.

New American Standard Bible
When she saw that she was determined to go with her, she stopped speaking to her about it.

NASB 1995
When she saw that she was determined to go with her, she said no more to her.

NASB 1977
When she saw that she was determined to go with her, she said no more to her.

Legacy Standard Bible
So she saw that she was determined to go with her, and she said no more to her.

Amplified Bible
When Naomi saw that Ruth was determined to go with her, she said nothing more.

Christian Standard Bible
When Naomi saw that Ruth was determined to go with her, she stopped talking to her.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When Naomi saw that Ruth was determined to go with her, she stopped trying to persuade her.

American Standard Version
And when she saw that she was stedfastly minded to go with her, she left off speaking unto her.

Contemporary English Version
When Naomi saw that Ruth had made up her mind to go with her, she stopped urging her to go back.

English Revised Version
And when she saw that she was stedfastly minded to go with her, she left speaking unto her.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When Naomi saw that Ruth was determined to go with her, she ended the conversation.

Good News Translation
When Naomi saw that Ruth was determined to go with her, she said nothing more.

International Standard Version
When Naomi observed Ruth's determination to travel with her, she ended the conversation.

Majority Standard Bible
When Naomi saw that Ruth was determined to go with her, she stopped trying to persuade her.

NET Bible
When Naomi realized that Ruth was determined to go with her, she stopped trying to dissuade her.

New Heart English Bible
When she saw that she was steadfastly minded to go with her, she left off speaking to her.

Webster's Bible Translation
When she saw that she was steadfastly resolved to go with her, then she left speaking to her.

World English Bible
When Naomi saw that she was determined to go with her, she stopped urging her.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And she sees that she is strengthening herself to go with her, and she ceases to speak to her;

Young's Literal Translation
And she seeth that she is strengthening herself to go with her, and she ceaseth to speak unto her;

Smith's Literal Translation
And she will see that she strengthening herself to go with her, and she will cease to speak to her.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Then Noemi, seeing that Ruth was steadfastly determined to go with her, would not be against it, nor persuade her any more to return to her friends:

Catholic Public Domain Version
Therefore, Naomi saw that Ruth, being firmly resolved in her soul, was determined to go with her, and that she was unwilling to be dissuaded, and that nothing further could convince her to return to her own.

New American Bible
Naomi then ceased to urge her, for she saw she was determined to go with her.

New Revised Standard Version
When Naomi saw that she was determined to go with her, she said no more to her.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
When Naomi saw that she was determined to go with her, then she ceased from urging her to go back.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
But when Namei saw that truly she was determined to go with her, she ceased from telling her to go
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And when she saw that she was stedfastly minded to go with her, she left off speaking unto her.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Noemin seeing that she was determined to go with her, ceased to speak to her any more.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Ruth's Loyalty to Naomi
17Where you die, I will die, and there I will be buried. May the LORD punish me, and ever so severely, if anything but death separates you and me.” 18When Naomi saw that Ruth was determined to go with her, she stopped trying to persuade her.

Cross References
Genesis 31:7
And although he has cheated me and changed my wages ten times, God has not allowed him to harm me.

1 Samuel 20:42
And Jonathan said to David, “Go in peace, for the two of us have sworn in the name of the LORD, saying, ‘May the LORD be a witness between you and me, and between your descendants and mine forever.’” Then David got up and departed, and Jonathan went back into the city.

2 Kings 2:2
and Elijah said to Elisha, “Please stay here, for the LORD has sent me on to Bethel.” But Elisha replied, “As surely as the LORD lives and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So they went down to Bethel.

Proverbs 17:17
A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

Proverbs 18:24
A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother.

Proverbs 27:10
Do not forsake your friend or your father’s friend, and do not go to your brother’s house in the day of your calamity; better a neighbor nearby than a brother far away.

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor. / For if one falls down, his companion can lift him up; but pity the one who falls without another to help him up!

Song of Solomon 8:6
Set me as a seal over your heart, as a seal upon your arm. For love is as strong as death, its jealousy as unrelenting as Sheol. Its sparks are fiery flames, the fiercest blaze of all.

Isaiah 41:6
Each one helps the other and says to his brother, “Be strong!”

Jeremiah 42:5-6
Then they said to Jeremiah, “May the LORD be a true and faithful witness against us if we do not act upon every word that the LORD your God sends you to tell us. / Whether it is pleasant or unpleasant, we will obey the voice of the LORD our God to whom we are sending you, so that it may go well with us when we obey the voice of the LORD our God!”

Matthew 8:19-20
And one of the scribes came to Him and said, “Teacher, I will follow You wherever You go.” / Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head.”

Matthew 19:27-29
“Look,” Peter replied, “we have left everything to follow You. What then will there be for us?” / Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, in the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on His glorious throne, you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. / And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or fields for the sake of My name will receive a hundredfold and will inherit eternal life.

Mark 10:28-30
Peter began to say to Him, “Look, we have left everything and followed You.” / “Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “no one who has left home or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for My sake and for the gospel / will fail to receive a hundredfold in the present age—houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and fields, along with persecutions—and in the age to come, eternal life.

Luke 9:57-62
As they were walking along the road, someone said to Jesus, “I will follow You wherever You go.” / Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head.” / Then He said to another man, “Follow Me.” The man replied, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.” ...

Luke 14:26-27
“If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters—yes, even his own life—he cannot be My disciple. / And whoever does not carry his cross and follow Me cannot be My disciple.


Treasury of Scripture

When she saw that she was steadfastly minded to go with her, then she left speaking to her.

When

Acts 21:14
And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done.

Acts 2:42
And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.

Ephesians 6:10
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

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Ruth 1
1. Elimelech, driven by famine into Moab, dies there
4. Mahlon and Chilion, having married wives of Moab, die also
6. Naomi, returning homeward
8. dissuades her two daughters-in-law from going with her
14. Orpah leaves her, but Ruth with great constancy accompanies her
19. The two come to Bethlehem, where they are gladly received














When Naomi saw
The phrase "When Naomi saw" indicates a moment of realization and acknowledgment. In the Hebrew text, the word for "saw" is "רָאָה" (ra'ah), which means to perceive or understand. This is not merely a physical seeing but a deeper comprehension of Ruth's resolve. Naomi's perception here is crucial as it marks a turning point in her acceptance of Ruth's commitment. Historically, this moment reflects the cultural importance of family loyalty and the recognition of one's intentions through actions rather than words.

that Ruth was determined
The word "determined" is translated from the Hebrew "אַמֵּץ" (amatz), which conveys strength, courage, and steadfastness. Ruth's determination is not a fleeting emotion but a firm resolve. This determination is significant in the narrative, as it highlights Ruth's unwavering loyalty and faithfulness, qualities that are highly esteemed in the biblical context. Ruth's determination is a testament to her character and foreshadows her role in God's redemptive plan.

to go with her
The phrase "to go with her" emphasizes Ruth's commitment to accompany Naomi on her journey. The Hebrew word "לָלֶכֶת" (lalechet) means to walk or to go, indicating a physical and spiritual journey. Ruth's decision to go with Naomi is an act of solidarity and love, transcending cultural and familial boundaries. This journey is not just a relocation but a profound step into a new life and faith, symbolizing Ruth's conversion and dedication to Naomi's God.

she stopped trying to persuade her
Naomi's cessation of persuasion is captured in the Hebrew "וַתֶּחְדַּל" (vatechdal), meaning to cease or desist. Naomi recognizes Ruth's steadfastness and stops urging her to return to her own people. This moment signifies Naomi's acceptance of Ruth's choice and the beginning of their shared journey. It reflects a shift in Naomi's perspective, acknowledging Ruth's autonomy and the depth of her commitment. This acceptance is pivotal, as it sets the stage for the unfolding of God's providential plan through Ruth's life.

Verse 18. - And she perceived. In our idiom we should have introduced the proper name, "And Naomi perceived." That she was determined to go with her. She saw that Ruth was fixed in her resolution. And she left off speaking to her. She "gave in." Ruth, as Fuller has it, was "a fixed star."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
When Naomi saw
וַתֵּ֕רֶא (wat·tê·re)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 7200: To see

that
כִּֽי־ (kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

Ruth
הִ֖יא (hî)
Pronoun - third person feminine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

was determined
מִתְאַמֶּ֥צֶת (miṯ·’am·me·ṣeṯ)
Verb - Hitpael - Participle - feminine singular
Strong's 553: To be stout, strong, bold, alert

to go
לָלֶ֣כֶת (lā·le·ḵeṯ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk

with her,
אִתָּ֑הּ (’it·tāh)
Preposition | third person feminine singular
Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among

she stopped
וַתֶּחְדַּ֖ל (wat·teḥ·dal)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 2308: To be flabby, desist, be lacking, idle

trying to persuade her.
לְדַבֵּ֥ר (lə·ḏab·bêr)
Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue


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