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When Naomi returned to Bethlehem, to what name, meaning "bitterness", did she change her name?

Sarah
Mary
Mara
Hannah

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The answer is: Mara

Ruth 1:20 - Naomi, reflecting her profound loss and sorrow after the death of her husband and sons, chose the name "Mara," which signifies bitterness. This poignant moment emphasizes her emotional state and sets the stage for her eventual restoration through Ruth's loyalty and God's providence in Bethlehem.

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This book of the Bible describes the story of a Moabite woman who married into a Jewish family. After her husband dies she returns to Bethlehem with her mother-in-law and takes care of her. Whilst gleaning in the fields she meets her second husband, and has a son whose name is Obed.

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What did Naomi tell the people in Bethlehem to call her?

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Which man's name changed from meaning "requested" to meaning "little"?

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At the beginning of which harvest did Naomi and Ruth go to Bethlehem?

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How did Sarah react when she overheard that she would have a child in her old age?

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What did Rachel steal from her father, Laban, when she left home with her husband Jacob?

Laban's family jewels
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Laban's favourite camel

And the king loved ____ above all the women, and she obtained grace and favour in his sight more than all the virgins; so that he set the royal crown upon her head, and made her queen instead of Vashti.

"Be the change that you wish to see in the world."

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Mary gave birth on the night that she arrived in Bethlehem?

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