The Hebrew word *mnuwchah* (H4496), meaning a resting place or time of rest, emerges in Psalm 95:11 where God refers to the Promised Land as "My rest," a concept not previously mentioned in Scripture. Derived from the verb *nuach*, which means to rest, repose, settle down, be quiet, or remain, *mnuwchah* conveys the peace and stillness one anticipates after a long journey or labor, such as the Israelites' forty-year trek to the Promised Land where rest was expected upon arrival. The first use of *nuach* in Genesis 8:4 illustrates this idea vividly as the ark rests on the mountains of Ararat after the turbulent motion of the Flood, achieving a permanent and welcome stillness after fulfilling its purpose of protecting Noah, his family, and the animals through great turmoil. This rest signifies a completion of labor and a settling after intense activity. In Exodus 20:11, within the Sabbath commandment, Moses uses *nuach* to describe God resting on the seventh day, emphasizing not just cessation but the resulting state of rest. This contrasts with Genesis 2:2 where the verb *shabbat*, meaning to stop or cease, is used to highlight God's cessation from creative work. The distinction suggests that *shabbat* (ceasing) precedes *nuach* (resting), indicating that stopping work facilitates the condition of rest, a principle reflected in Sabbath observance where ceasing personal labors allows for the quiet and peace that *nuach* embodies.

Naomi, a central figure in the book of Ruth, reflects a deep desire for the well-being of others, as seen in her blessing upon her daughters-in-law. She invokes God's favor upon them, wishing for them to receive *hesed*, the covenant loyalty or lovingkindness that stems from a relationship with God. Additionally, she prays for them to find rest, specifically *mnuwchah* (H4496), a form of *nuach*, which signifies peace, security, and well-being—the kind of rest that only God can provide. This rest, anticipated in the Kingdom of God, underscores Naomi's belief in God's ability to grant profound peace, even to those outside the covenant, revealing her faith in His active presence and care in their lives.

In examining Naomi's character within the context of the book of Ruth, a significant aspect emerges in her invocation of blessings upon her daughters-in-law. She asks God to grant them kindness, often translated as lovingkindness or covenant loyalty, and rest. This rest, denoted by the Hebrew word mnuwchah (H4496), derived from nuach, signifies a distinct kind of rest, different from Sabbath rest. It embodies peace, security, and well-being, the type of rest God promises in the Millennium and the Kingdom of God. Through this blessing, Naomi reveals her deep desire for others to experience this divine rest, reflecting her practice of agape love by prioritizing their welfare. Her belief in God's ability to extend such rest, even to those outside the covenant like her Moabite daughters-in-law, underscores her understanding of His universal care and willingness to bless beyond the boundaries of Israel. Thus, Naomi's plea for mnuwchah highlights her faith in God's overarching purpose to provide ultimate peace and security to all who seek Him.