Ruth 2:16
Ruth · Old Testament · Chapter 2
“And let fall also some of the handfuls of purpose for her, and leave them, that she may glean them, and rebuke her not.”Ruth 2:16
What Does Ruth 2:16 Mean?
Ruth 2:16 is found in the book of Ruth, chapter 2, verse 16 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 9 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (9)
These passages are connected to Ruth 2:16 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Deuteronomy 24:19“When thou cuttest down thine harvest in thy field, and hast forgot a sheaf in the field, thou shalt not go again to fetch it: it shall be for the stranger, for the fatherless, and for the widow: that the LORD thy God may bless thee in all the work of thine hands.”Romans 12:13“Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.”1 John 3:17“But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?”Psalms 112:9“He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.”Proverbs 19:17“He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.”Matthew 25:40“And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.”Philemon 1:7“For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.”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.”2 Corinthians 8:5“And this they did, not as we hoped, but first gave their own selves to the Lord, and unto us by the will of God.”
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