Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Da No’omi så at hun var fast bestemt på å bli med henne, sluttet hun å snakke om det. De gikk videre sammen til Betlehem. Der ble det stor begeistring, og kvinnene sa: «Er det ikke No’omi som kommer?» Men hun svarte: «Ikke kall meg No’omi, for det betyr ‘behagelig’. Kall meg heller for Mara, for det betyr ‘bitter’. Jeg er veldig bitter på hvordan Den Allmektige har latt det gå med meg.
What Does This Mean?
In Ruth 1:18, Naomi sees that Ruth is determined to go with her and decides to stop trying to convince her otherwise. This verse highlights Ruth's steadfast loyalty and commitment.
Explained for Children
Imagine your friend wants to come with you to a new school, and you keep trying to convince them it's better if they stay. But when you see they really, really want to come, you stop trying to change their mind. That's what happened here with Ruth and Naomi.
Historical Background
The Book of Ruth was likely written during the time of King David, around 1000 B.C., and it was aimed at the Israelite community. The story reflects the cultural values of loyalty and family ties, especially in times of hardship.
Living It Out Today
In a modern scenario, imagine your friend wants to move to a new city with you for a job opportunity. They show you that they are committed to this decision. You see their determination and decide to stop trying to talk them out of it, just like Naomi did with Ruth.