Ruth 1:20
Ruth · Old Testament · Chapter 1
“And she said unto them, Call me not Naomi, call me Mara: for the Almighty hath dealt very bitterly with me.”Ruth 1:20
What Does Ruth 1:20 Mean?
Ruth 1:20 is found in the book of Ruth, chapter 1, verse 20 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Ruth 1:20 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Job 6:4“For the arrows of the Almighty are within me, the poison whereof drinketh up my spirit: the terrors of God do set themselves in array against me.”Exodus 15:23“And when they came to Marah, they could not drink of the waters of Marah, for they were bitter: therefore the name of it was called Marah.”Hebrews 12:11“Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.”Psalms 88:15“I am afflicted and ready to die from my youth up: while I suffer thy terrors I am distracted.”1 Samuel 1:10“And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the LORD, and wept sore.”Job 19:6“Know now that God hath overthrown me, and hath compassed me with his net.”Psalms 73:14“For all the day long have I been plagued, and chastened every morning.”Isaiah 38:13“I reckoned till morning, that, as a lion, so will he break all my bones: from day even to night wilt thou make an end of me.”Lamentations 3:1“I AM the man that hath seen affliction by the rod of his wrath.”Job 5:17“Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty:”Genesis 17:1“And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect.”Genesis 43:14“And God Almighty give you mercy before the man, that he may send away your other brother, and Benjamin. If I be bereaved of my children, I am bereaved.”Exodus 1:14“And they made their lives bitter with hard bondage, in morter, and in brick, and in all manner of service in the field: all their service, wherein they made them serve, was with rigour.”Exodus 6:3“And I appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, by the name of God Almighty, but by my name JEHOVAH was I not known to them.”Job 11:7“Canst thou by searching find out God? canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection?”Job 13:26“For thou writest bitter things against me, and makest me to possess the iniquities of my youth.”Job 23:16“For God maketh my heart soft, and the Almighty troubleth me:”Job 27:2“As God liveth, who hath taken away my judgment; and the Almighty, who hath vexed my soul;”Psalms 107:39“Again, they are minished and brought low through oppression, affliction, and sorrow.”Isaiah 22:4“Therefore said I, Look away from me; I will weep bitterly, labour not to comfort me, because of the spoiling of the daughter of my people.”
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