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Ruth 1:19 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for Ruth 1:19 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ruth chapter 1 verse 19 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“So they two went until they came to Bethlehem. 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?”
Ruth 1:19 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ruth 1:19
The narrative notes the completion of their journey: "So they two went until they came to Bethlehem. 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?" The Hebrew emphasizes their partnership—"they two" (shetehem, שְׁתֵּיהֶם)—highlighting that Ruth and Naomi journey together as equals, not servant and mistress. The verb "went" (telakhnah, תֵּלַכְנָה) indicates their sustained traveling until reaching destination.Bethlehem's reaction—"all the city was moved" (vateham kol-ha'ir, וַתֵּהֹם כָּל־הָעִיר)—uses a verb meaning t...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ruth 1:19
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“all the city was stirred up”
“[saying]”
“whose antiquity is of ancient days”