Ruth 2:20
King James Version
8 Jun 2026
“And Naomi said unto her daughter in law, Blessed be he of the Lord, who hath not left off his kindness to the living and to the dead. And Naomi said unto her, The man is near of kin unto us, one of our next kinsmen.”
חֵסֵד
Love, loving kindness, covenant love. Hesed. The most beautiful word in the Hebrew Bible. Loyal steadfast unfailing love that goes far beyond what is required. God's hesed endures forever.
עָזַב
he has forsaken
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עָזַב
To leave, to forsake, to abandon. Azab. I have not forsaken you. God will never abandon those who belong to Him. His commitment is unconditional.
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קָרוֹב
is near
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קָרוֹב
Near, close. Qarowb. The LORD is near to the broken-hearted. He is closer than you think especially when pain makes Him seem far away.
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בָרַךְ
be blessed
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בָרַךְ
To bless, to kneel. Barak. God blessed creation. He blesses His people. Every blessing flows from His hand.
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נׇעֳמִי
Naomi
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נׇעֳמִי
Noomi, an Israelitess
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