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Orpah (Hebrew: עָרְפָּה ʿOrpā, meaning "neck" or "fawn") is a woman mentioned in the Book of Ruth in the Hebrew Bible. She was from Moab and was the daughter-in-law of Naomi and wife of Chilion. After the death of her husband, Orpah and her sister-in-law Ruth wished to go to Judea with Naomi. However, Naomi tried to persuade both Ruth ...
May 13, 2021 · Hebrew University Professor of Meteorology, Avraham Huss’s (1924-2015) “Orpah” is written in the first person, in the voice of Orpah, who speaks to Naomi and Ruth and tells them that she has fulfilled all her obligations and duties, she owes no one anything, and she just wants to return home to live with her memories.
Ruth is the mother of David; Orpah is the mother of Goliath. Ruth adheres to Israel and thereby adopts all its positive qualities, even becoming the mother of the Israelite royal line; Orpah returns to Moab, thus reverting to being a Moabitess, estranged from all that is Israelite.
Jun 21, 2021 · What We Can Learn from Orpah’s Choice. Tamela Turbeville. iBelieve Contributor. Updated Jun 21, 2021. The paths we choose lead to eternal consequences. At times we choose the familiar, more comfortable route, and other times, we embrace the unexplored way and trust God to lead. We follow the familiar or follow God.
Orpah. ORPAH ôr’ pə ( עָרְפָּ֔ה, meaning uncertain; neck, gazelle, youthful have been suggested). A Moabitess who married Chilion, one of two sons of Elimelech and Naomi, after the family had migrated to Moab from Judah in time of famine during the period of the Judges ( Ruth 1:1-4 ).
Nov 2, 2005 · Orpah. Posted on November 2, 2005 By Rabbi Dr. Meir Levin | Series: Ruth | Level: Beginner. Orpah is a mystery. Who is this young woman who initially accompanies Naomi but then leaves her and returns to Moab. She appears in front of our eyes together with Ruth but quickly fades into obscurity.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ORPAH. or'-pa (`orpah; for meaning see below): A Moabitess, wife of Mahlon, son of Elimelech and Naomi. Unlike her sister Ruth she returned to her own people after escorting Naomi on her way to Judah ( Ruth 1:4 ).
