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Barnes' Notes on Ruth 1:21

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Notes on the Whole Bible
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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The Lord hath testified against me - The phrase is very commonly applied to a man who gives witness concerning (usually against) another in a court of justice Exodus 20:16; 2 Samuel 1:16; Isaiah 3:9. Naomi in the bitterness of her spirit complains that the Lord Himself turned against her, and was bringing her sins up for judgment. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on Ruth 1". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/ruth-1.html. 1870. StudyLight.org © 2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology
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