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Ruth 4:13 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Ruth 4:13 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ruth chapter 4 verse 13 to related passages throughout the Bible.
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“So Boaz took Ruth, and she was his wife: and when he went in unto her, the LORD gave her conception, and she bare a son.”
Ruth 4:13 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ruth 4:13
Marriage and conception: 'So Boaz took Ruth, and she was his wife: and when he went in unto her, the LORD gave her conception, and she bare a son'. The narrative economically states marriage consummation and pregnancy. The phrase 'the LORD gave her conception' emphasizes divine action—fertility is God's gift, not automatic natural process. This is particularly significant given Ruth's apparent barrenness during decade with Mahlon. Her previous childlessness could have resulted from God withholding conception until His appointed time and person. Now, in covenant marriage to Boaz, God opens her ...
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Cross-References for Ruth 4:13
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“and he opened her womb”
“and saw the women and the children; and said”
“my daughter”
“children are a heritage of Yahweh. The fruit of the womb is his reward.”
“and God listened to her”
“For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of him:”
“as a joyful mother of children. Praise Yah!”
“the barren has borne seven. She who has many children languishes.”
“whom Tamar bore to Judah”
“because she was barren. Yahweh was entreated by him”