Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ruth 1:13 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Ruth 1:13 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ruth chapter 1 verse 13 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Would ye tarry for them till they were grown? would ye stay for them from having husbands? nay, my daughters; for it grieveth me much for your sakes that the hand of the LORD is gone out against me. tarry: Heb. hope it grieveth: Heb. I have much bitterness”
Ruth 1:13 (KJV)
Historical Context for Ruth 1:13
People Mentioned
Commentary on Ruth 1:13
Would ye tarry for them till they were grown? would ye stay for them from having husbands? nay, my daughters; for it grieveth me much for your sakes that the hand of the LORD is gone out against me. Naomi completes her argument with two rhetorical questions expecting negative answers. "Would ye tarry for them till they were grown?" (hallahen tesabernah ad asher yigdalu, הֲלָהֵן תְּשַׂבֵּרְנָה עַד אֲשֶׁר יִגְדָּלוּ) uses the verb sabar (שָׂבַר), meaning "wait" or "hope"—asking whether they would realistically wait 15-20 years for hypothetical sons to reach marriageable age. The second question ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ruth 1:13
Ranked by relevance from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
“the hand of Yahweh was against them for evil”
“For day and night thy hand was heavy upon me: my moisture is turned into the drought of summer. Selah.”
“your hand presses hard on me.”
“because you did it.”
“to destroy them from the midst of the camp”
“and they said”