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Ruth 1:4 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Ruth 1:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ruth chapter 1 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And they took them wives of the women of Moab; the name of the one was Orpah, and the name of the other Ruth: and they dwelled there about ten years.”
Ruth 1:4 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ruth 1:4
And they took them wives of the women of Moab; the name of the one was Orpah, and the name of the other Ruth: and they dwelled there about ten years.The sons' marriages to Moabite women represents further assimilation into Moabite culture. The verb "took" (vayis'u, וַיִּשְׂאוּ) is the standard term for marriage but carries undertones of active choice—they selected Moabite wives rather than returning to Judah to find Israelite brides. Given Deuteronomy 23:3-6's prohibition against Moabites entering the assembly, these marriages were controversial at minimum, possibly explicitly prohibited."Orpa...
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Cross-References for Ruth 1:4
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“And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;”
“nor his daughter shall you take to your son.”
“An Ammonite or Moabite shall not enter into the congregation of the LORD; even to their tenth generation shall they not enter into the congregation of the LORD for ever:”
“together with the daughter of Pharaoh”