Ruth 1:20 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

And she said unto them, Call me not Naomi, call me Mara: for the Almighty hath dealt very bitterly with me. Call me not Naomi - That is, beautiful or pleasant.

Call me Mara - That is, bitter; one whose life is grievous to her.

The Almighty - שדי Shaddai, He who is self-sufficient, has taken away the props and supports of my life.

Ruth 1:20

20 And she said unto them, Call me not Naomi,d call me Mara: for the Almighty hath dealt very bitterly with me.