Ruth 1:4 cpdv — They took wives from among the Moabites, of whom one was called Orpah, and the other Ruth. And they lived there ten yea…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"They took wives from among the Moabites, of whom one was called Orpah, and the other Ruth. And they lived there ten years. "

— Ruth 1:4, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Ruth 1 — Context

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In the days of one of the judges, when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land. And a man from Bethlehem in Judah departed to sojourn in the region of the Moabites with his wife and two children.

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He called himself Elimelech, and his wife Naomi, and his two sons, the one Mahlon, and the other Chilion, Ephrathites from Bethlehem in Judah. And entering into the region of the Moabites, they stayed there.

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And Elimelech the husband of Naomi died; and she remained with her sons.

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They took wives from among the Moabites, of whom one was called Orpah, and the other Ruth. And they lived there ten years.

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And they both died, namely Mahlon and Chilion, and the woman was left alone, bereaved of her two children and her husband.

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And she arose so that she might journey to her native land, with both her daughters-in-law, from the region of the Moabites. For she had heard that the Lord had provided for his people and had given them food.

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And so she departed from the place of her sojourn, with both her daughters-in-law, and having set out upon the way, she was about to return to the land of Judah.

Ruth 1:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ruth 1:4 say?
Ruth 1:4 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “They took wives from among the Moabites, of whom one was called Orpah, and the other Ruth. And they lived there ten years. ”
Where is Ruth 1:4 in the Bible?
Ruth 1:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ruth, chapter 1, verse 4.
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 1:4.
What translation should I read Ruth 1:4 in?
Ruth 1:4 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 1:4?
Ruth 1:4 reads (CPDV): “They took wives from among the Moabites, of whom one was called Orpah, and the other Ruth. And they lived there ten years. ” 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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