The LORD grant you that ye may find rest, each of you in the house of her husband. Then she kissed them; and they lifted up their voice, and wept.
May the LORD help each of you find peace and security in the home of a new husband. Then she kissed them, and they all cried out loud together.
Naomi is lovingly blessing her daughters-in-law, wishing them happy marriages and new homes, before saying a tearful goodbye.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Ruth, which takes place during the time of the Judges in ancient Israel, Naomi is a widow who has lost her husband and sons while living in Moab and is now returning to her homeland. She is bidding farewell to her daughters-in-law, Orpah and Ruth, encouraging them to seek new husbands for their own security and stability in a society where women depended heavily on male relatives. This scene underscores the cultural norms of the era, where marriage was essential for a woman's social and economic protection.
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