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# a restorer of life
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This phrase probably refers to how Naomi will again experience joy and hope in her life as a result of having a new grandson. AT: "one who brings joy to you again" or "one who will make you feel young again"
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# a nourisher of your old age
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"he will take care of you when you become old"
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# better to you than seven sons
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"Seven" was the Hebrew number of completeness. Naomi's sons both died before they produced any offspring, but Ruth bore a grandson to Naomi by Boaz. AT: "better to you than any son" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
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