Ruth 4:16

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And Naomi took the child, and laid it in her bosom, and became nurse unto it.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Na'omi took the child, laid it on her breast and became its nurse.

Berean Standard Bible:

And Naomi took the child, placed him on her lap, and became a nurse to him.

American Standard Version:

And Naomi took the child, and laid it in her bosom, and became nurse unto it.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And Naomi{H5281} took{H3947} the child{H3206}, and laid{H7896} it in her bosom{H2436}, and became nurse{H539} unto it.

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Commentary for Ruth 4:16

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: H5281
    There are 20 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: נׇעֳמִי
    Transliteration: Noʻŏmîy
    Pronunciation: no-om-ee'
    Description: from נֹעַם; pleasant; Noomi, an Israelitess; Naomi.
  2. Strong's Number: H3947
    There are 909 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: לָקַח
    Transliteration: lâqach
    Pronunciation: law-kakh'
    Description: a primitive root; to take (in the widest variety of applications); accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win.
  3. Strong's Number: H3206
    There are 76 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: יֶלֶד
    Transliteration: yeled
    Pronunciation: yeh'-led
    Description: from יָלַד; something born, i.e. a lad or offspring; boy, child, fruit, son, young man (one).
  4. Strong's Number: H7896
    There are 80 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: שִׁית
    Transliteration: shîyth
    Pronunciation: sheeth
    Description: a primitive root; to place (in a very wide application); apply, appoint, array, bring, consider, lay (up), let alone, [idiom] look, make, mark, put (on), [phrase] regard, set, shew, be stayed, [idiom] take.
  5. Strong's Number: H2436
    There are 34 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: חֵיק
    Transliteration: chêyq
    Pronunciation: khake
    Description: or חֵק; and חוֹק; from an unused root, apparently meaning to inclose; the bosom (literally or figuratively); bosom, bottom, lap, midst, within.
  6. Strong's Number: H539
    There are 176 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אָמַן
    Transliteration: ʼâman
    Pronunciation: aw-man'
    Description: a primitive root; (Isaiah 30:21; interchangeable with אָמַן, to go to the right hand); properly, to build up or support; to foster as a parent or nurse; figuratively to render (or be) firm or faithful, to trust or believe, to be permanent or quiet; morally to be true or certain; hence, assurance, believe, bring up, establish, [phrase] fail, be faithful (of long continuance, stedfast, sure, surely, trusty, verified), nurse, (-ing father), (put), trust, turn to the right.