Ruth 4:16

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

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Interpretation

Ruth bore a son, through whom thousands and myriads were born to God; and in being the lineal ancestor of Christ, she was instrumental in the happiness of all that shall be saved by him; even of us Gentiles, as well as those of Jewish descent.

Read with

This thought runs through Ruth 4:13-17.

Ruth 4:13 Ruth 4:14 Ruth 4:15 Ruth 4:16 Ruth 4:17

Glossary

Naomi Person: The lovable; my delight, the wife of Elimelech, and mother of Mahlon and Chilion, and mother-in-law of Ruth (1:2, 20, 21; 2:1).