“Naomi said to her two daughters-in-law, ‘Each of you, go back to your mother’s house. May Adonai show grace to you, as you did to those who died and to me. May Adonai grant you security in the home of a new husband.’ Then she kissed them, but they began weeping aloud.  They said to […]

“‘May Adonai grant you security in the home of a new husband.‘ Then she kissed them, but they began weeping aloud.” -Ruth 1:9 In terms of women’s rights, the ancient world of the Middle East is so far removed from our modern experience, I imagine it’s close to impossible to really understand the traumatic situation […]

“Naomi said to her two daughters-in-law, ‘Each of you, go back to your mother’s house. May Adonai show grace to you, as you did to those who died and to me.’”-Ruth 1:8 There is one powerful Hebrew term you need to familiarize yourself with if you want to take your understanding of Holy Scripture to […]

Yesterday I talked about how pagan practices connected to ancestor worship were still a part of the Hebrew religious belief system. However, I need to inform you about another belief system you need to understand if you’re going to properly grasp the story that’s about to unfold. I’m talking about the custom of Levirate Marriage. […]

“Naomi said to her two daughters-in-law, ‘Each of you, go back to your mother’s house. May Adonai show grace to you, as you did to those who died and to me.’”-Ruth 1:8 Verse 8 contains a strange statement uttered by Naomi. She says to her two daughters-in-law: “May Adonai show grace to you, as you […]