Ruth 1:17 akjv — 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…

American King James Version

"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 1:17, American King James Version

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Ruth 1 — Context

14

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:

17

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.

18

When she saw that she was steadfastly minded to go with her, then she left speaking to her. ¶

19

So they two went until they came to Bethlehem. And it came to pass, when they were come to Bethlehem, that all the city was moved about them, and they said, Is this Naomi?

20

And she said to them, Call me not Naomi, call me Mara: for the Almighty has dealt very bitterly with me.

Ruth 1:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ruth 1:17 say?
Ruth 1:17 in the American King James Version reads: “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. ”
Where is Ruth 1:17 in the Bible?
Ruth 1:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ruth, chapter 1, verse 17.
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 1:17.
What translation should I read Ruth 1:17 in?
Ruth 1:17 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 1:17?
Ruth 1:17 reads (AKJV): “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. ” 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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