Ruth 1:17
Ruth · Old Testament · Chapter 1
“Where thou diest, will I die, and there will I be buried: the LORD do so to me, and more also, if ought but death part thee and me.”Ruth 1:17
What Does Ruth 1:17 Mean?
Ruth 1:17 is found in the book of Ruth, chapter 1, verse 17 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 14 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Death & Afterlife.
Cross-References (14)
These passages are connected to Ruth 1:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Samuel 3:17“And he said, What is the thing that the LORD hath said unto thee? I pray thee hide it not from me: God do so to thee, and more also, if thou hide any thing from me of all the things that he said unto thee.”2 Samuel 19:13“And say ye to Amasa, Art thou not of my bone, and of my flesh? God do so to me, and more also, if thou be not captain of the host before me continually in the room of Joab.”1 Kings 2:23“Then king Solomon sware by the LORD, saying, God do so to me, and more also, if Adonijah have not spoken this word against his own life.”1 Kings 19:2“Then Jezebel sent a messenger unto Elijah, saying, So let the gods do to me, and more also, if I make not thy life as the life of one of them by to morrow about this time.”2 Kings 6:31“Then he said, God do so and more also to me, if the head of Elisha the son of Shaphat shall stand on him this day.”1 Samuel 25:22“So and more also do God unto the enemies of David, if I leave of all that pertain to him by the morning light any that pisseth against the wall.”1 Kings 20:10“And Benhadad sent unto him, and said, The gods do so unto me, and more also, if the dust of Samaria shall suffice for handfuls for all the people that follow me.”1 Samuel 14:44“And Saul answered, God do so and more also: for thou shalt surely die, Jonathan.”1 Samuel 20:13“The LORD do so and much more to Jonathan: but if it please my father to do thee evil, then I will shew it thee, and send thee away, that thou mayest go in peace: and the LORD be with thee, as he hath been with my father.”2 Samuel 3:35“And when all the people came to cause David to eat meat while it was yet day, David sware, saying, So do God to me, and more also, if I taste bread, or ought else, till the sun be down.”2 Samuel 3:9“So do God to Abner, and more also, except, as the LORD hath sworn to David, even so I do to him;”Acts 11:23“Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.”Acts 20:24“But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.”Daniel 1:8“But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.”
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