Ruth 1:14 akjv — And they lifted up their voice, and wept again: and Orpah kissed her mother in law; but Ruth joined to her.

American King James Version

"And they lifted up their voice, and wept again: and Orpah kissed her mother in law; but Ruth joined to her. "

— Ruth 1:14, American King James Version

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Ruth 1 — Context

11

And Naomi said, Turn again, my daughters: why will you go with me? are there yet any more sons in my womb, that they may be your husbands?

12

Turn again, my daughters, go your way; for I am too old to have an husband. If I should say, I have hope, if I should have an husband also to night, and should also bear sons;

13

Would you tarry for them till they were grown? would you stay for them from having husbands? no, my daughters; for it grieves me much for your sakes that the hand of the LORD is gone out against me.

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And they lifted up their voice, and wept again: and Orpah kissed her mother in law; but Ruth joined to her.

15

And she said, Behold, your sister in law is gone back to her people, and to her gods: return you after your sister in law.

16

And Ruth said, Entreat me not to leave you, or to return from following after you: for where you go, I will go; and where you lodge, I will lodge: your people shall be my people, and your God my God:

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Where you die, will I die, and there will I be buried: the LORD do so to me, and more also, if anything but death part you and me.

Ruth 1:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ruth 1:14 say?
Ruth 1:14 in the American King James Version reads: “And they lifted up their voice, and wept again: and Orpah kissed her mother in law; but Ruth joined to her. ”
Where is Ruth 1:14 in the Bible?
Ruth 1:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ruth, chapter 1, verse 14.
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 1:14.
What translation should I read Ruth 1:14 in?
Ruth 1:14 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 1:14?
Ruth 1:14 reads (AKJV): “And they lifted up their voice, and wept again: and Orpah kissed her mother in law; but Ruth joined to her. ” 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.
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