Ruth 1:18 kjva — When she saw that she was stedfastly minded to go with her, then she left speaking unto her.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"When she saw that she was stedfastly minded to go with her, then she left speaking unto her."

— Ruth 1:18, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Ruth 1 — Context

15

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

16

And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or 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:

17

Where thou diest, will I die, and there will I be buried: the Lord do so to me, and more also, if ought but death part thee and me.

18

When she saw that she was stedfastly minded to go with her, then she left speaking unto her.

19

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

20

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

21

I went out full, and the Lord hath brought me home again empty: why then call ye me Naomi, seeing the Lord hath testified against me, and the Almighty hath afflicted me?

Ruth 1:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ruth 1:18 say?
Ruth 1:18 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “When she saw that she was stedfastly minded to go with her, then she left speaking unto her.”
Where is Ruth 1:18 in the Bible?
Ruth 1:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ruth, chapter 1, verse 18.
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 1:18.
What translation should I read Ruth 1:18 in?
Ruth 1:18 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 1:18?
Ruth 1:18 reads (KJVA): “When she saw that she was stedfastly minded to go with her, then she left speaking unto 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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