Bible Strands
Ruth 1:18
When Naomi saw that Ruth was determined to go with her, she stopped trying to persuade her.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Naomi observes Ruth’s commitment to accompany her to Bethlehem and ceases her attempts to dissuade her.
The words — The text highlights מִתְאַמּ֥צֶת (mit.'a.Me.tzet), meaning [was] determined, and וַתֶּחְדַּל (va.t'ta.hadal), meaning and she ceased.
The thread — This pattern of yielding to resolved commitment appears when Paul’s companions accept his steadfastness and say “The Lord’s will be done” (Acts 21:14), and when believers persist in apostolic teaching and fellowship (Acts 2:42).
Why it lands — It requires the reader to recognize when persistent persuasion must yield to another’s firm resolve, and to respect the boundary between counsel and coercion.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
When she saw that she was stedfastly minded to go with her, then she left speaking unto her.
Cross-references
- Acts 21:14 When he would not be dissuaded, we quieted down and said, “The Lord’s will be done.”
- Acts 2:42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.
- Ephesians 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.