Ruth 2:3
Ruth · Old Testament · Chapter 2
“And she went, and came, and gleaned in the field after the reapers: and her hap was to light on a part of the field belonging unto Boaz, who was of the kindred of Elimelech.”Ruth 2:3
What Does Ruth 2:3 Mean?
Ruth 2:3 is found in the book of Ruth, chapter 2, verse 3 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 2:3 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Leviticus 23:22“And when ye reap the harvest of your land, thou shalt not make clean riddance of the corners of thy field when thou reapest, neither shalt thou gather any gleaning of thy harvest: thou shalt leave them unto the poor, and to the stranger: I am the LORD your God.”2 Thessalonians 3:12“Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.”Matthew 10:29“Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father.”Luke 10:31“And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.”1 Thessalonians 4:11“And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;”2 Samuel 1:6“And the young man that told him said, As I happened by chance upon mount Gilboa, behold, Saul leaned upon his spear; and, lo, the chariots and horsemen followed hard after him.”2 Kings 8:5“And it came to pass, as he was telling the king how he had restored a dead body to life, that, behold, the woman, whose son he had restored to life, cried to the king for her house and for her land. And Gehazi said, My lord, O king, this is the woman, and this is her son, whom Elisha restored to life.”Esther 6:1“On that night could not the king sleep, and he commanded to bring the book of records of the chronicles; and they were read before the king.”Mark 11:13“And seeing a fig tree afar off having leaves, he came, if haply he might find any thing thereon: and when he came to it, he found nothing but leaves; for the time of figs was not yet.”
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