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Ruth 4:12 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Ruth 4:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ruth chapter 4 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And let thy house be like the house of Pharez, whom Tamar bare unto Judah, of the seed which the LORD shall give thee of this young woman.”
Ruth 4:12 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ruth 4:12
Prophetic prayer: 'And let thy house be like the house of Pharez, whom Tamar bare unto Judah, of the seed which the LORD shall give thee of this young woman'. The blessing references Pharez (Perez), ancestor of Boaz's clan, born through unusual circumstances to Tamar and Judah (Genesis 38). Tamar, like Ruth, was foreigner who demonstrated covenant loyalty exceeding Israelites'. The comparison shows awareness that God's purposes often advance through unexpected people and circumstances. The prayer 'let thy house be like...Pharez' proved spectacularly prophetic—Boaz and Ruth's descendant David e...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ruth 4:12
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“as he drew back his hand”
“And Tamar his daughter in law bore him Pharez and Zerah. All the sons of Judah were five.”
“and said”
“Onan”
“And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram;”
“the family of the Shelanites; of Perez”