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Ruth 1:12

King James Version (KJV)

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Ruth 1:12

Verse 12 of 22

Scripture focus

Turn again, my daughters, go [your way]; for I am too old to have an husband. If I should say, I have hope, [if] I should have an husband also to night, and should also bear sons;

Ruth 1:12 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Ruth 1:12

Theological / Devotional

Turn again. For the third time Naomi appeals to Orpah and Ruth to return (see vs. 8, 11). Naomi was in earnest about the matter. This third appeal was sufficient to persuade Orpah (v. 14), but Ruth declined even when a fourth was made (v. 15).

I am too old. Naomi apparently felt the infirmities of age creeping upon her, and did not feel equal to the task of establishing a new home and rearing children. It would seem, also, that the disappointments of life bore heavily upon her (see v. 20). Nevertheless, she was resigned to her lot; she was self-reliant and confident that God would provide (see Ps. 37:25).

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