Ruth 1:15 asv — And she said, Behold, thy sister-in-law is gone back unto her people, and unto her god: return thou after thy sister-in…

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"And she said, Behold, thy sister-in-law is gone back unto her people, and unto her god: return thou after thy sister-in-law. "

— Ruth 1:15, American Standard Version

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Ruth 1 — Context

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

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would ye therefore tarry till they were grown? would ye therefore stay from having husbands? nay, my daughters, for it grieveth me much for your sakes, for the hand of Jehovah is gone forth against me.

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And they lifted up their voice, and wept again: and Orpah kissed her mother-in-law, but Ruth clave unto her.

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And she said, Behold, thy sister-in-law is gone back unto her people, and unto her god: return thou after thy sister-in-law.

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And Ruth said, Entreat me not to leave thee, and to return from following after thee, for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge; thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God;

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where thou diest, will I die, and there will I be buried: Jehovah do so to me, and more also, if aught but death part thee and me.

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And when she saw that she was stedfastly minded to go with her, she left off speaking unto her.

Ruth 1:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ruth 1:15 say?
Ruth 1:15 in the American Standard Version reads: “And she said, Behold, thy sister-in-law is gone back unto her people, and unto her god: return thou after thy sister-in-law. ”
Where is Ruth 1:15 in the Bible?
Ruth 1:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ruth, chapter 1, verse 15.
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 1:15.
What translation should I read Ruth 1:15 in?
Ruth 1:15 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 1:15?
Ruth 1:15 reads (ASV): “And she said, Behold, thy sister-in-law is gone back unto her people, and unto her god: return thou after thy sister-in-law. ” 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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