Ruth 1:20

Ruth 1:20 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

20“Don’t call me Naomi,1:20 Naomi means pleasant.” she told them. “Call me Mara,1:20 Mara means bitter. because the Almighty1:20 Hebrew Shaddai; also in verse 21 has made my life very bitter.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

20But she said to them, “Do not call me 1:20 I.e., pleasantNaomi; call me 1:20 I.e., bitterMara, for 1:20 Heb Shaddaithe Almighty has dealt very bitterly with me.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

20She said to them, “Do not call me I.e. pleasantNaomi; call me I.e. bitterMara, for the Almighty has dealt very bitterly with me.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

20She said to them, “Do not call me Naomi (sweetness); call me Mara (bitter), for the Almighty has caused me great grief and bitterness.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

20“Do not call me Naomi,1:20 Naomi means pleasant.” she replied. “Call me Mara,1:20 Mara means bitter. because the Almighty1:20 Hebrew Shaddai; also in verse 21 has dealt quite bitterly with me.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

20“Don’t call me Naomi,” she told them. “Call me Mara. The Mighty One has made my life very bitter.

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