RUTH 1:14 Parallel Verse View

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BrLXX Καὶ ἐπῇραν τὴν φωνὴν αὐτῶν, καὶ ἔκλαυσαν ἔτι· καὶ κατεφίλησεν Ὀρφὰ τὴν πενθερὰν αὐτῆς, καὶ ἐπέστρεψεν εἰς τὸν λαὸν αὐτῆς· Ῥοὺθ δὲ ἠκολούθησεν αὐτῇ.
(Kai epaʸran taʸn fōnaʸn autōn, kai eklausan eti; kai katefilaʸsen Orfa taʸn pentheran autaʸs, kai epestrepsen eis ton laon autaʸs; Ɽouth de aʸkolouthaʸsen autaʸ. )

BrTr And they lifted up their voice, and wept again; and Orpha kissed her mother-in-law and returned to her people; but Ruth followed her.

ULT Then they lifted up their voices and cried again. Then Orpah kissed her mother-in-law, but Ruth clung to her.

UST Then Ruth and Orpah cried loudly again. Orpah kissed her mother-in-law goodbye and left, but Ruth stayed with Naomi.

OEB Then they again wept aloud, and Orpah kissed her mother-in-law goodbye, but Ruth stayed with her.

WEBBE They lifted up their voices and wept again; then Orpah kissed her mother-in-law, but Ruth stayed with her.

WMBB (Same as above)

NET Again they wept loudly. Then Orpah kissed her mother-in-law goodbye, but Ruth clung tightly to her.

LSV And they lift up their voice, and weep again, and Orpah kisses her mother-in-law, and Ruth has cleaved to her.

FBV They started crying loudly again. Then Orpah kissed her mother-in-law goodbye. But Ruth held on tightly to Naomi.

T4T Then Ruth and Orpah cried again because of what Naomi said. Then Orpah kissed her mother-in-law goodbye, and left, but Ruth clung to Naomi.

LEB And they lifted up their voices and cried again. And Orpah kissed her mother-in-law goodbye, but Ruth clung to her.

BBE Then again they were weeping; and Orpah gave her mother-in-law a kiss, but Ruth would not be parted from her.

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JPS And they lifted up their voice, and wept again; and Orpah kissed her mother-in-law; but Ruth cleaved unto her.

ASV And they lifted up their voice, and wept again: and Orpah kissed her mother-in-law, but Ruth clave unto her.

DRA And they lifted up their voice, and began to weep again: Orpha kissed her mother in law and returned: Ruth stuck close to her mother in law.

YLT And they lift up their voice, and weep again, and Orpah kisseth her mother-in-law, and Ruth hath cleaved to her.

Drby And they lifted up their voice and wept again. And Orpah kissed her mother-in-law, but Ruth clave to her.

RV And they lifted up their voice, and wept again: and Orpah kissed her mother in law; but Ruth clave unto her.

SLT And they will lift up their voice and weep yet. And Orpah will kiss to her mother-in-law; and Ruth adhered to her.

Wbstr And they lifted up their voice, and wept again. And Orpah kissed her mother-in-law; but Ruth cleaved to her.

KJB-1769 And they lifted up their voice, and wept again: and Orpah kissed her mother in law; but Ruth clave unto her.

KJB-1611 And they lift vp their voyce, and wept againe: and Orpah kissed her mother in law, but Ruth claue vnto her.
(And they lift up their voice, and wept again: and Orpah kissed her mother in law, but Ruth clave unto her.)

Bshps And they lift vp their voyces, & wept againe: and Orpha kissed her mother in lawe, but Ruth abode still by her.
(And they lift up their voices, and wept again: and Orpha kissed her mother in law, but Ruth abode/stayed still by her.)

Gnva Then they lift vp their voyce and wept againe, and Orpah kissed her mother in lawe, but Ruth abode still with her.
(Then they lift up their voice and wept again, and Orpah kissed her mother in law, but Ruth abode/stayed still with her. )

Cvdl Then lifte they vp their voyce, and wepte yet more, and Arpa kyssed hir mother in lawe (and turned backe againe) but Ruth abode styll by her.
(Then lift they up their voice, and wept yet more, and Arpa kissed her mother in law (and turned back again) but Ruth abode/stayed still by her.)

Wycl Therfor, whanne the vois was reisid, eft thei bigunnen to wepe. Orpha kisside `the modir of hir hosebonde, and turnede ayen, and Ruth `cleuyde to `the modir of hir hosebonde.
(Therefore, when the voice was raised, after they began to weep. Orpha kissed the mother of her husband, and turned again, and Ruth cleaved/clung to the mother of her husband.)

Luth Da huben sie ihre Stimme auf und weineten noch mehr. Und Arpa küssete ihre Schwieger; Ruth aber blieb bei ihr.
(So lift/raise they/she/them their/her voice(n) on/in/to and cried still more. And Arpa kissed their/her Schwieger; Ruth but stayed at/in you(pl)/their/her.)

ClVg Elevata igitur voce, rursum flere cœperunt: Orpha osculata est socrum, ac reversa est; Ruth adhæsit socrui suæ:[fn]
(Elevata therefore voice, again cry they_began: Orpha osculata it_is mother-in-law, and returned it_is; Ruth stuck socrui his/her_own: )

1.14 Elevata. Per has mulieres, quarum una dolens et lugens a socru recedit, altera obstinato animo adhæret, credentes significantur: quorum alii percepta gratia baptismi et societate fieri, ad errores pristinos relabuntur, quos significat Orpha: quæ ad Deos suos reversa est; alii vero definito consilio, perceptam gratiam consequuntur, quos significaRuth.

1.14 Elevata. Per has women, whose together dolens and lugens from socru retreats, the_other obstinato in_mind adhæret, believers are_signified: whose others percepta grace baptism and society to_be_done, to errors pristinos relabuntur, which means Orpha: which to to_Gods his_own returned it_is; others indeed/however definito by_design/by_the_advice, perceptam grace consequuntur, which significaRuth.

SOTN SIL Open Translator’s Notes:

Section 1:6–22: Naomi returned to Bethlehem with Ruth

This section talks about the next main event of the story, which is Naomi’s return to Bethlehem, accompanied by her daughter-in-law, Ruth.

Many scholars agree that verses 1:7–21 describe this event in detail, and that verse 1:22 is the closing verse of this section, which summarizes the event.

However, scholars do not agree about the function of verse 1:6. Some scholars believe that verse 1:6 is a summary introduction. It says that Naomi arose (she and her daughters-in-law) and returned from the region of Moab. Thus, this section begins and ends with a summary description of the main event.NICOT (pages 99–100 ): The common Hebrew idiom qûm plus a verb of motion (šûḇ) also signals the start of the story’s main action: Then she…returned. Structurally, the idiom is a summary-introduction to the following events (vv. 7–21) and forms an inclusio with the chapter’s summary-conclusion (cf. wattāšāḇ, v. 22). Further, it sounds the chapter’s main theme, namely, the return of Naomi.

Some other scholars do not believe that verse 1:6 is a summary introduction. Rather 1:6 describes the first part of the action. It says that she arose (she and her daughters-in-law) and prepared to return from the region of Moab.

The majority of versions follow the second suggestion. However, the first suggestion follows a pattern that is also in some other Hebrew narratives. An event is introduced by a summary statement, and the verses after it describe that event in detail.For example: Genesis 1:1 introduces the creation account of 1:2–31. Genesis 6:7 introduces the flood account of Genesis 6–9. Ruth 1:1–2 introduces the first section in Ruth 1:3–5. See the Note on 1:6b for more information.

Here are some other examples of section headings:

Naomi and Ruth Return to Bethlehem (NIV)

Naomi and Ruth Return (NLT)

Departure from Moab (GW)

1:14a

Again they wept aloud,

When Ruth and Orpah heard this they^(dual/plur) began crying again.
Then Ruth and Orpah started crying again.

There is a Hebrew conjunction that introduces the next event in the story. Many English versions, including the BSB, do not translate this conjunction.

Again they wept aloud: The pronoun they refers to Ruth and Orpah.NICOT, WBC.

Here are some other ways to translate this verse part:

Again they started crying. (GNT)

Then Ruth and Orpah started crying again (T4T)

1:14b

and Orpah kissed her mother-in-law goodbye,

Then Orpah said farewell to her mother-in-law.
Orpah kissed Naomi goodbye and left her,

Orpah kissed her mother-in-law goodbye: There is a textual issue in this verse part:

The Hebrew text says “And Orpah kissed her mother-in-law.” For example:
Orpah kissed her mother-in-law (NRSV)
Then Orpah kissed her mother-in-law and took her leave (REB) (BSB, ESV, NET, NIV, NASB, NABRE, NRSV, REB)
The Septuagint says “And Orpah kissed her mother-in-law and returned to her people.” For example:
Orpah then kissed her mother-in-law and went back to her people. (NJB) (GNT, NJB)

It is recommended that you follow option (1) along with most versions and commentaries.NICOT, WBC, ZECOT.

However, the information that Orpah returned home is clearly implied in 1:15a. You may wish to include this as implied information for clarity.

goodbye: The Hebrew text does not have the word goodbye. The BSB has added this word as implied information. Naomi’s statement in 1:15 makes it clear that Orpah is taking her leave.

Here is another way to translate this verse part:

Then Orpah kissed her mother-in-law Naomi good-bye (NCV)

Then Orpah said farewell/goodbye to her mother-in-law

1:14c

but Ruth clung to her.

But Ruth held tightly to her.
but Ruth stayed with her. and did not leave her.

but Ruth clung to her: The Hebrew conjunction that the BSB translates as but introduces a contrast between what Orpah decided to do and what Ruth decided to do.

Ruth clung to her: The Hebrew word that the BSB translates as clung means “hold onto something tightly.” Ruth may have taken hold of Naomi’s arm or put her arms around her and held her close, indicating she wanted to stay with her.

Here are some other ways to translate this verse part:

but Ruth held onto her tightly (NCV)

But Ruth stayed with her. (NJB)

Parallel RUTH 1:14

Section 1:6–22: Naomi returned to Bethlehem with Ruth

1:14a

1:14b

1:14c

The Setting of Ruth