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Ruth 3:7 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Ruth 3:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ruth chapter 3 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And when Boaz had eaten and drunk, and his heart was merry, he went to lie down at the end of the heap of corn: and she came softly, and uncovered his feet, and laid her down.”
Ruth 3:7 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ruth 3:7
The encounter begins: 'And when Boaz had eaten and drunk, and his heart was merry, he went to lie down at the end of the heap of corn'. Boaz's contentment ('heart was merry') after successful harvest day shows blessing and satisfaction in God's provision. His lying at 'end of the heap' guarded the grain. 'And she came softly, and uncovered his feet, and laid her down'. Ruth approached quietly, performed the symbolic act (uncovering feet), and positioned herself humbly at his feet, awaiting his response. Her quiet approach and vulnerable positioning demonstrated proper submission and trust in B...
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Cross-References for Ruth 3:7
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“ate”
“when the heart of the king was merry with wine”
“he”
“saying”
“and drink your wine with a merry heart; for God has already accepted your works.”
“oil to make his face to shine”
“and make his soul enjoy good in his labor. This also I saw”
“and wine makes the life glad; and money is the answer for all things.”
“because a man has no better thing under the sun”
“Do you now govern the kingdom of Israel? arise”