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Naomi took the child, and laid it in her bosom, and became nurse to it.
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A Deeper Kind of Nursing
Commentators explain that the Hebrew word for "nurse" here does not mean breastfeeding. Instead, it signifies a broader role of nurturing, raising, and guarding the child. As one scholar suggests, Naomi likely took on this responsibility after Ruth weaned the baby, becoming the one to bring him up. Her embrace was a sign of deep personal affection and commitment.
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19th Century
Anglican
Nurse. —The verb (aman) here is that used in Isaiah 49:23, and kings shall be your nursing fathers. Tha…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Naomi took the child, and laid it in her bosom As a token of her most tender love and affection for it; this it …
Presbyterian
Ruth bore a son, through whom thousands and myriads were born to God. In being the lineal ancestor of Christ, she was instrumental in the happiness…