Ruth 4:16 net — Naomi took the child and placed him on her lap; she became his caregiver.

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"Naomi took the child and placed him on her lap; she became his caregiver."

— Ruth 4:16, NET Bible

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Ruth 4 — Context

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A Grandson is Born to Naomi So Boaz married Ruth and slept with her. The LORD enabled her to conceive and she gave birth to a son.

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The village women said to Naomi,“May the LORD be praised because he has not left you without a guardian today! May he become famous in Israel!

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He will encourage you and provide for you when you are old, for your daughter-in-law, who loves you, has given him birth. She is better to you than seven sons!”

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Naomi took the child and placed him on her lap; she became his caregiver.

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The neighbor women named him, saying,“A son has been born to Naomi.” They named him Obed. Now he became the father of Jesse– David’s father!

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Epilogue: Obed in the Genealogy of David These are the descendants of Perez: Perez was the father of Hezron,

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Hezron was the father of Ram, Ram was the father of Amminadab,

Ruth 4:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Ruth 4:16 say?
Ruth 4:16 in the NET Bible reads: “Naomi took the child and placed him on her lap; she became his caregiver.”
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 (NET): “Naomi took the child and placed him on her lap; she became his caregiver.” 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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