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Definition of Naomi
1. Noun. The mother-in-law of Ruth whose story is told in the Book of Ruth in the Old Testament.
Definition of Naomi
1. Proper noun. (biblical character) The mother-in-law of Ruth. ¹
2. Proper noun. (Hebrew female given name) of biblical origin. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Naomi
Literary usage of Naomi
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The People's Bible: Discourses Upon Holy Scripture by Joseph Parker (1887)
"TS this naomi ? " (i. 19)—literally, is this the naomi ?—the J. reference being
to a person well known, and well known because of quality and station. ..."
2. Analysis of the Principles of Rhetorical Delivery as Applied in Reading and by Ebenezer Porter (1833)
"And it came to pass, when they were come to Bethlehem, that all the city was
moved about them, and they said, Is this naomi ? 20 And she said unto them, ..."
3. Tableaux, Charades and Pantomimes: Adapted Alike to Parlor Entertainments (1896)
"naomi stands in the centre of the platform, holding the right hand of Orpah, who
has placed ... On the left of naomi, a little to the rear, on a low stool, ..."
4. The Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Testaments (1903)
"11 And naomi said, Turn again, my daughters: why will-ye go with me t are there
yet any more ... 20 And she said unto them, Call me not 'naomi, call me t. ..."
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