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Ruth 1:17 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Ruth 1:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ruth chapter 1 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Where thou diest, will I die, and there will I be buried: the LORD do so to me, and more also, if ought but death part thee and me.”
Ruth 1:17 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ruth 1:17
Ruth's declaration reaches its climax with an oath: "Where thou diest, will I die, and there will I be buried: the LORD do so to me, and more also, if ought but death part thee and me." The Hebrew construction moves from future commitment ("I will die... I will be buried") to solemn oath invoking divine witness and judgment. This isn't merely emotional sentiment but legally binding covenant language.The phrase "where thou diest, will I die" commits Ruth beyond Naomi's lifetime. She's not offering temporary companionship until better circumstances arise, but permanent identification unto death....
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Cross-References for Ruth 1:17
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“What is the thing that [Yahweh] has spoken to you? Please don't hide it from me. God do so to you, and more also, if you hide anything from me of all the things that he spoke to you.”
“God do so to me”
“Aren't you my bone and my flesh? God do so to me”
“saying”
“and more also”
“and said”
“saying”
“and more also”
“when he had come”
“saying”