Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ruth 4:11 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Ruth 4:11 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ruth chapter 4 verse 11 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And all the people that were in the gate, and the elders, said, We are witnesses. The LORD make the woman that is come into thine house like Rachel and like Leah, which two did build the house of Israel: and do thou worthily in Ephratah, and be famous in Bethlehem: do thou: or, get thee riches, or, power be famous: Heb. proclaim thy name”
Ruth 4:11 (KJV)
Historical Context for Ruth 4:11
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Commentary on Ruth 4:11
Community blessing: 'And all the people that were in the gate, and the elders, said, We are witnesses'. The entire assembly affirms their witness role, creating legally unassailable transaction. Their blessing continues: 'The LORD make the woman that is come into thine house like Rachel and like Leah, which two did build the house of Israel'. This remarkable blessing compares Ruth to the matriarchs who built Israel—high honor for a Moabite convert. The community recognizes God's hand in bringing Ruth to Israel and prays she'll be fruitful like the foundational mothers. 'And do thou worthily in...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ruth 4:11
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“and bore a son”
“Bethlehem Ephrathah”
“land of Judah”
“children are a heritage of Yahweh. The fruit of the womb is his reward.”
“and loose his shoe from off his foot”
“that Yahweh spoke to Moses and to Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest”
“we heard of it in Ephrathah. We found it in the field of Jaar:”
“and the name of his wife Naomi”
“but the foolish one tears it down with her own hands.”
“in the innermost parts of your house; your children like olive plants”