Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ruth 4:1 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Ruth 4:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ruth chapter 4 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Boaz Marries Ruth
“Then went Boaz up to the gate, and sat him down there: and, behold, the kinsman of whom Boaz spake came by; unto whom he said, Ho, such a one! turn aside, sit down here. And he turned aside, and sat down.”
Ruth 4:1 (KJV)
Historical Context for Ruth 4:1
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Commentary on Ruth 4:1
Public legal process begins: 'Then went Boaz up to the gate, and sat him down there'. The city gate served as ancient Israel's courthouse and public meeting place where business was conducted before witnesses. Boaz went immediately (fulfilling his promise to act 'this day'), demonstrating integrity and urgency. 'And, behold, the kinsman of whom Boaz spake came by; unto whom he said, Ho, such a one! turn aside, sit down here. And he turned aside, and sat down'. The nearer kinsman's arrival shows God's providence—Boaz didn't need to search for him. The phrase 'such a one' (literally 'so-and-so')...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ruth 4:1
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“then his brother's wife shall go up to the gate to the elders”
“And now it is true that I am thy near kinsman: howbeit there is a kinsman nearer than I.”
“which Yahweh your God gives you”
“and they abhor him who speaks blamelessly.”
“love good”
“and bring him out to the elders of his city”
“because I saw my help in the gate”
“when I prepared my seat in the street.”
“everyone who thirsts”
“who has done this evil thing”