Ruth 4:16 cpdv — And taking up the boy, Naomi placed him on her bosom, and she took on the duties of carrying him and nursing him.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And taking up the boy, Naomi placed him on her bosom, and she took on the duties of carrying him and nursing him. "

— Ruth 4:16, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Ruth 4 — Context

13

And so Boaz took Ruth, and received her as his wife, and he went in to her, and the Lord granted to her to conceive and bear a son.

14

And the women said to Naomi, “Blessed be the Lord, who has not permitted your family to be without a successor, and may his name be called upon in Israel.

15

And now you may have someone to comfort your soul and to care for you in old age, for he is born of your daughter-in-law, who loves you, and this is much better for you, than if you had seven sons.”

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And taking up the boy, Naomi placed him on her bosom, and she took on the duties of carrying him and nursing him.

17

And the women of the near future were congratulating her and saying, “There was a son born to Naomi. They called his name Obed. Here is the father of Jesse, the father of David.”

18

These are the generations of Perez: Perez conceived Hezron,

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Hezron conceived Aram, Aram conceived Amminadab,

Ruth 4:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ruth 4:16 say?
Ruth 4:16 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And taking up the boy, Naomi placed him on her bosom, and she took on the duties of carrying him and nursing him. ”
Where is Ruth 4:16 in the Bible?
Ruth 4:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ruth, chapter 4, verse 16.
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 4:16.
What translation should I read Ruth 4:16 in?
Ruth 4:16 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 4:16?
Ruth 4:16 reads (CPDV): “And taking up the boy, Naomi placed him on her bosom, and she took on the duties of carrying him and nursing him. ” 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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