Ruth 1:20

And she said unto them, Call me not Naomi, call me Mara: for the Almighty hath dealt very bitterly with me.

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Other Translations for Ruth 1:20

BSB
"Do not call me Naomi," she replied. "Call me Mara, because the Almighty has dealt quite bitterly with me.
AKJV
And she said to them, Call me not Naomi, call me Mara: for the Almighty has dealt very bitterly with me.
CPDV
But she said to them, "Do not call me Naomi (that is, beautiful), but call me Mara (that is, bitter). For the Almighty has greatly filled me with bitterness.
ERV
And she said unto them, Call me not Naomi, call me Mara: for the Almighty hath dealt very bitterly with me.
NHEB
She said to them, "Do not call me Naomi. Call me Marah; for Shaddai has dealt very bitterly with me.
SMT
And she will say to them, Ye shall not call to me Naomi; call to me, Mara: for the Almighty made bitter to me greatly.

Commentary for Ruth 1:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ruth 1:20
Summary
Widow requests new name reflecting sorrow
Place
Bethlehem
Event
Naomi requests name change
Estimated Time Period
c. 1200 BC
Category
Narrative