Ruth 2:12
Ruth · Old Testament · Chapter 2
“The LORD recompense thy work, and a full reward be given thee of the LORD God of Israel, under whose wings thou art come to trust.”Ruth 2:12
What Does Ruth 2:12 Mean?
Ruth 2:12 is found in the book of Ruth, chapter 2, verse 12 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Stewardship.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Ruth 2:12 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 36:7“How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings.”Genesis 15:1“After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.”Psalms 91:4“He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.”Jeremiah 31:16“Thus saith the LORD; Refrain thy voice from weeping, and thine eyes from tears: for thy work shall be rewarded, saith the LORD; and they shall come again from the land of the enemy.”2 Chronicles 15:7“Be ye strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak: for your work shall be rewarded.”Psalms 63:7“Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.”Matthew 5:12“Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.”Matthew 23:37“O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!”Hebrews 11:6“But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.”Psalms 17:8“Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings,”Psalms 61:4“I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.”Malachi 4:2“But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.”Hebrews 6:10“For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.”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:”Psalms 57:1“Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast.”Ecclesiastes 4:9“Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.”1 Samuel 24:19“For if a man find his enemy, will he let him go well away? wherefore the LORD reward thee good for that thou hast done unto me this day.”Hebrews 11:26“Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward.”Proverbs 23:18“For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off.”Matthew 6:1“Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.”
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