A kiss is a momentary connection between two souls, a blowing in of one spirit into another. So Naomi gave Orpah a kiss as Orpah was to return back "to her people and her gods". But Orpah wanted no part of Naomi and her God, and so, she gave it back - she kissed Naomi in return.
"The Song of Songs" - this is the clinging of body to body. "Kiss me from the kissses of your mouth" - this is clinging of spirit to spirit (Zohar Chadash, Shir Hashirim 1, See Tanya 45).
(Note: This is the external meaning. The inner meaning of this passage is that Chibbuk precedes Nishuk (precedes Zivug). (see Pardes Shaar 8.)
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