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Ruth 1:21 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Ruth 1:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ruth chapter 1 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“I went out full, and the LORD hath brought me home again empty: why then call ye me Naomi, seeing the LORD hath testified against me, and the Almighty hath afflicted me?”
Ruth 1:21 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ruth 1:21
Naomi continues her lament: "I went out full, and the LORD hath brought me home again empty: why then call ye me Naomi, seeing the LORD hath testified against me, and the Almighty hath afflicted me?" The contrast between "full" (male'ah, מְלֵאָה) and "empty" (reqam, רֵיקָם) structures her self-understanding. She left Bethlehem with husband and two sons—a complete family. She returns alone, without the relationships that gave her identity, security, and hope.Significantly, Naomi says "the LORD" (YHWH, יְהוָה) brought her back empty and testified against her. This shifts from "Shaddai" (Almighty...
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Cross-References for Ruth 1:21
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“Naked I came out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return there. Yahweh gave, and Yahweh has taken away. Blessed be the name of Yahweh.”
“and makes rich. He brings low”
“And thou hast filled me with wrinkles”
“and make me inherit the iniquities of my youth:”
“and increase your indignation on me. Changes and warfare are with me.”