And they said unto her, Surely we will return with thee unto thy people.
And they said to her, 'We will definitely go back with you to your people.'
Ruth and Orpah are telling their mother-in-law Naomi that they want to stay with her and go wherever she goes, showing deep loyalty and love.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Ruth, set during the time of the Judges in ancient Israel, Naomi is a widow who has lost her husband and sons while living in Moab due to a famine in Judah. Her Moabite daughters-in-law, Orpah and Ruth, initially pledge to return with her to Judah, demonstrating their loyalty amid personal loss and cultural challenges. This reflects the strong family bonds and decisions made in the context of migration and grief in the ancient Near East.
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