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Ruth 2:9 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Ruth 2:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ruth chapter 2 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Let thine eyes be on the field that they do reap, and go thou after them: have I not charged the young men that they shall not touch thee? and when thou art athirst, go unto the vessels, and drink of that which the young men have drawn.”
Ruth 2:9 (KJV)
Commentary on Ruth 2:9
Boaz's provision intensifies: 'Let thine eyes be on the field that they do reap, and go thou after them'. He grants Ruth access to the prime gleaning areas immediately behind the reapers, where the most grain is dropped. The promise 'have I not charged the young men that they shall not touch thee?' provides explicit protection. The Hebrew tzivviti (commanded) indicates formal orders to his workers—not merely suggestions but authoritative commands carrying consequences for disobedience. Boaz uses his authority to create safety. The invitation 'when thou art athirst, go unto the vessels, and dri...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ruth 2:9
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“but he who was born of God keeps himself”
“Yes, I know that in the integrity of your heart you have done this, and I also withheld you from sinning against me. Therefore I didn't allow you to touch her.,And God said unto him in a dream, Yea, I know that thou didst this in the integrity of thy heart; for I also withheld thee from sinning against me: therefore suffered I thee not to touch her.,וַיֹּאמֶר אֵלָיו הָאֱלֹהִים בַּחֲלֹם גַּם אָנֹכִי יָדַעְתִּי כִּי בְתָם־לְבָבְךָ עָשִׂיתָ זֹּאת וָאֶחְשֹׂךְ גַּם־אָנֹכִי אוֹתְךָ מֵחֲטוֹ־לִי עַל־כֵּן לֹא־נְתַתִּיךָ לִנְגֹּעַ אֵלֶיהָ׃ ,And God said unto him in the dream: Yea”
“Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman.”
“So he that goeth in to his neighbour's wife; whosoever toucheth her shall not be innocent.”
“Saying”
“most certainly I tell you he will in no way lose his reward.,And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.,,,,,,,,”
“Give me a drink.”
“Drink, my lord. She hurried”