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Ruth 3:9 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Ruth 3:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ruth chapter 3 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And he said, Who art thou? And she answered, I am Ruth thine handmaid: spread therefore thy skirt over thine handmaid; for thou art a near kinsman. a near: or, one that hath right to redeem”
Ruth 3:9 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ruth 3:9
Revelation: 'And he said, Who art thou? And she answered, I am Ruth thine handmaid: spread therefore thy skirt over thine handmaid; for thou art a near kinsman'. Ruth identifies herself and makes explicit request. The phrase 'spread thy skirt' (paras kenaphekha, פְּרֹשׂ כְּנָפֶךָ) uses same Hebrew word (kanaph) Boaz used blessing Ruth to find refuge under God's 'wings' (2:12). Ruth essentially says 'you prayed I'd find refuge under God's wings—be the answer to that prayer by becoming my kinsman-redeemer.' She appeals to covenant law and his previous blessing. The request combined bold faith wi...
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Cross-References for Ruth 3:9
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“and looked at you”
“Blessed be he of Yahweh”
“And now it is true that I am thy near kinsman: howbeit there is a kinsman nearer than I.”
“and bowed herself to the ground”
“and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.,For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.,,,,,,,,”
“and bowed herself with her face to the earth”