Ruth 4:16

And Naomi took the child, and laid it in her bosom, and became nurse unto it.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Ruth 4:16

BSB

And Naomi took the child, placed him on her lap, and became a nurse to him.

AKJV

And Naomi took the child, and laid it in her bosom, and became nurse to it.

CPDV

And taking up the boy, Naomi placed him on her bosom, and she took on the duties of carrying him and nursing him.

ERV

And Naomi took the child, and laid it in her bosom, and became nurse unto it.

NHEB

Naomi took the child, and laid it in her bosom, and looked after him.

SMT

And Naomi will take the child and put him in her bosom, and she will be to him for nurse.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ruth 4:16

AndNaomiH5281Proper Name Feminine tookH3947VerbthechildH3206Noun MasculineandlaidH7896VerbitinherbosomH2436Noun MasculineandbecamenurseH539Verbuntoit

Commentary for Ruth 4:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Ruth 4:16

Summary

Grandmother assumes caregiving role for grandson

Place

Bethlehem

Event

Naomi nurses grandson

Estimated Time Period

c. 1100 BC