OET interlinear RUTH 4:15

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: figures-of-speech / metaphor

לְ⁠מֵשִׁ֣יב נֶ֔פֶשׁ

as,restorer creature

This phrase, a restorer of life, refers to how Naomi will again experience joy and hope in her life as a result of having this grandson. Alternate translation: “one who brings joy to you again” or “one who will make you feel young and strong again”

Note 2 topic: figures-of-speech / metonymy

וּ⁠לְ⁠כַלְכֵּ֖ל אֶת־שֵׂיבָתֵ֑⁠ךְ

and,to,sustain DOM old_age,your

Here, old age represents Naomi when she is old. If it would be helpful in your language, you could use an equivalent expression from your language or state the meaning plainly. Alternate translation: “and he will provide for you when you become old”

Note 3 topic: grammar-connect-logic-result

כִּ֣י

that/for/because/then/when

For indicates that what follows this word gives the reason for what came before it. Here, For indicates that what follows (the fact that Ruth has borne him) is the reason for the women’s confident prediction of his character. Use a connection word or other way to indicate that the second sentence of this verse explains the first one. Alternate translation: “We know this because” or “It is certain because” (See also: grammar-connect-words-result)

Note 4 topic: figures-of-speech / idiom

ט֣וֹבָה לָ֔⁠ךְ מִ⁠שִּׁבְעָ֖ה בָּנִֽים

better to/for=you(fs) than,seven sons

In this culture, the number seven represented the idea of completeness or perfection. This is a way to praise Ruth for how she has provided for Naomi by bearing a grandson for her by Boaz, when Naomi’s husband and sons could not provide for her because they had died. Alternate translation: “better to you than any son” or “worth more to you than many sons”