Ruth 1:11 bbe — But Naomi said, Go back, my daughters; why will you come with me? Have I more sons in my body, to become your husbands?

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"But Naomi said, Go back, my daughters; why will you come with me? Have I more sons in my body, to become your husbands?"

— Ruth 1:11, Bible in Basic English

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KJV
“And Naomi said, Turn again, my daughters: why will ye go with me? are there yet any more sons in my womb, that they may be your husbands?”
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“And Naomi said, Turn again, my daughters: why will ye go with me? have I yet sons in my womb, that they may be your husbands? ”
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Ruth 1 — Context

And Naomi said to her two daughters-in-law, Go back to your mothers' houses: may the Lord be good to you as you have been good to the dead and to me:

May the Lord give you rest in the houses of your husbands. Then she gave them a kiss; and they were weeping bitterly.

And they said to her, No, but we will go back with you to your people.

But Naomi said, Go back, my daughters; why will you come with me? Have I more sons in my body, to become your husbands?

Go back, my daughters, and go on your way; I am so old now that I may not have another husband. If I said, I have hopes, if I had a husband tonight, and might have sons,

Would you keep yourselves till they were old enough? would you keep from having husbands for them? No, my daughters; but I am very sad for you that the hand of the Lord is against me.

Then again they were weeping; and Orpah gave her mother-in-law a kiss, but Ruth would not be parted from her.

Ruth 1:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ruth 1:11 say?

Ruth 1:11 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But Naomi said, Go back, my daughters; why will you come with me? Have I more sons in my body, to become your husbands?”

Where is Ruth 1:11 in the Bible?

Ruth 1:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ruth, chapter 1, verse 11.

Who wrote Ruth?

Ruth is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel). It was written c. 1011–931 BC.

What is the book of Ruth about?

Ruth is the tender story of a Moabite widow who clings to her Israelite mother-in-law and to the LORD, and finds refuge under the wing of a kinsman-redeemer named Boaz. Set in the time of the judges, it ends with the genealogy of King David — and ultimately points toward Christ.

What are the major themes of Ruth?

Ruth explores themes including Loyalty, Redemption, Providence, Kindness, Lineage of David. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ruth 1:11.

What translation should I read Ruth 1:11 in?

Ruth 1:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Ruth 1:11?

Ruth 1:11 reads (BBE): “But Naomi said, Go back, my daughters; why will you come with me? Have I more sons in my body, to become your husbands?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Ruth 1:11 bbe — But Naomi said, Go back, my daughters; why will you come with me? Have I more sons in my body, to become your husbands?

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