Where thou diest, will I die, and there will I be buried: the LORD do so to me, and more also, if ought but death part thee and me.
Where you die, I will die, and there I will be buried. May the LORD punish me severely if anything but death separates you and me.
Ruth is making a solemn vow to Naomi that she will stay with her for life, calling on God as her witness to this unbreakable commitment.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Ruth, set during the time of the Judges in ancient Israel, Naomi, an Israelite widow, decides to return to her homeland of Bethlehem after her husband and sons die in Moab. Her daughter-in-law Ruth, a Moabite woman, refuses to abandon her and makes a solemn vow to stay with Naomi, leaving behind her own people and gods. This verse reflects the cultural practice of oath-making, where invoking God's name sealed unbreakable commitments in a society marked by loyalty and hardship.
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