588 B
588 B
mother-in-law
in-law** - Naomi is the mother of Ruth's dead husband.
my daughter
Ruth became Naomi's daughter by marrying her son and by her actions in caring for Naomi after returning to Bethlehem.
should I not seek a place for you
AT: "I must look for a place for you" or "I must find a husband to care for you." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion)
is he not our kinsman?
AT: "He is certainly our relative." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion)
Look
This term indicates that the following statement is very important.