Then they lifted up their voices and wept again. And Orpah kissed her mother-in-law, but Ruth clung to her.
See here, I. The good affection Naomi bore to the land of Israel, Rut 1:6. Though she could not stay in it while the famine lasted, she would not stay out of it when the famine ceased. Though the country of Moab had afforded her shelter and supply in a time of need, yet she did not intend it should be her rest for ever...
Commenting on Ruth 1:6-18
And they lifted up their voice, and wept again,.... Not being able to bear the thought of parting, or that they must be obliged to it: and Orpah kissed her mother in law; gave her the parting kiss, as the Jews (e) call it; and which was used by other people (f); but not without affection to her, and took her leave of her, as...
NAOMI RETURNING HOME, RUTH ACCOMPANIES HER. (Rut 1:6-18) Then she arose with her daughters-in-law, that she might return from the country of Moab--The aged widow, longing to enjoy the privileges of Israel, resolved to return to her native land as soon as she was assured that the famine had ceased, and made the necessary arrangements with her daughters-in-law.
Commenting on Ruth 1:6-18