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Ruth 2:11 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Ruth 2:11 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ruth chapter 2 verse 11 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And Boaz answered and said unto her, It hath fully been shewed me, all that thou hast done unto thy mother in law since the death of thine husband: and how thou hast left thy father and thy mother, and the land of thy nativity, and art come unto a people which thou knewest not heretofore .”
Ruth 2:11 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ruth 2:11
Boaz explains his kindness: 'It hath fully been shewed me, all that thou hast done unto thy mother in law since the death of thine husband'. The Hebrew huggad huggad (told, it has been told) uses emphatic repetition—Ruth's actions are thoroughly known. Boaz specifically mentions her care for Naomi and radical choice: 'how thou hast left thy father and thy mother, and the land of thy nativity, and art come unto a people which thou knewest not heretofore'. This language echoes God's call to Abraham (Genesis 12:1) to leave country and kindred for a land unknown. Ruth's sacrifice mirrors Abraham's...
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Cross-References for Ruth 2:11
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“he can't be my disciple.”
“Most certainly I tell you, there is no one who has left house, or wife, or brothers, or parents, or children, for the Kingdom of God's sake,,And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God's sake,,,,,,,,,”
“and he will do this:”
“they left everything”
“and wept again: and Orpah kissed her mother-in-law”
“Moses”
“daughter”
“Abraham”
“'Your sins are forgiven you;' or to say”
“Turn again”