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740 B
Markdown
19 lines
740 B
Markdown
## Naomi took the child ##
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This refers to Naomi holding the child. Make sure it does not sound like she took him away from Ruth.
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## laid him in her bosom ##
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"held him close against her chest." This is a statement of love and affection for the child.
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## guardian ##
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She helped care for the baby as if he were her own child. Different languages have special words for someone who does this.
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## There is a son born to Naomi ##
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"The child is like a son to Naomi." It was understood that the child was Naomi's grandson, not her physical son.
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## father of David ##
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"father of King David". Though "king" is not stated, it was clear to the original audience that David was the King David. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]) |