John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
Read attributed excerpt →Ruth 4:16
What does Ruth 4:16 say?
The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And Naomi took the child, and laid it in her bosom, and became nurse unto it.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.
The verse
And Naomi took the child, and laid it in her bosom, and became nurse unto it.
Ruth 4:16 — American Standard Version
Context — Ruth 4
American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
16And Naomi took the child, and laid it in her bosom, and became nurse unto it.
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- Scripture text: American Standard Version (1901), public domain.
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