Ruth 2:11
Ruth · Old Testament · Chapter 2
“And Boaz answered and said unto her, It hath fully been shewed me, all that thou hast done unto thy mother in law since the death of thine husband: and how thou hast left thy father and thy mother, and the land of thy nativity, and art come unto a people which thou knewest not heretofore.”Ruth 2:11
What Does Ruth 2:11 Mean?
Ruth 2:11 is found in the book of Ruth, chapter 2, verse 11 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 16 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (16)
These passages are connected to Ruth 2:11 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Ruth 1:16“And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God:”Luke 14:33“So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.”2 Samuel 9:7“And David said unto him, Fear not: for I will surely shew thee kindness for Jonathan thy father’s sake, and will restore thee all the land of Saul thy father; and thou shalt eat bread at my table continually.”Luke 18:29“And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God’s sake,”Ruth 4:15“And he shall be unto thee a restorer of thy life, and a nourisher of thine old age: for thy daughter in law, which loveth thee, which is better to thee than seven sons, hath born him.”Ruth 1:14“And they lifted up their voice, and wept again: and Orpah kissed her mother in law; but Ruth clave unto her.”Psalms 37:5“Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.”Psalms 45:10“Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; forget also thine own people, and thy father’s house;”Luke 5:11“And when they had brought their ships to land, they forsook all, and followed him.”Ruth 1:11“And Naomi said, Turn again, my daughters: why will ye go with me? are there yet any more sons in my womb, that they may be your husbands?”Luke 5:23“Whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Rise up and walk?”Hebrews 11:8“By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.”Hebrews 11:24“By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter;”1 Kings 8:41“Moreover concerning a stranger, that is not of thy people Israel, but cometh out of a far country for thy name’s sake;”2 Chronicles 6:32“Moreover concerning the stranger, which is not of thy people Israel, but is come from a far country for thy great name’s sake, and thy mighty hand, and thy stretched out arm; if they come and pray in this house;”2 Samuel 21:11“And it was told David what Rizpah the daughter of Aiah, the concubine of Saul, had done.”
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