Ruth 2:7
Ruth · Old Testament · Chapter 2
“And she said, I pray you, let me glean and gather after the reapers among the sheaves: so she came, and hath continued even from the morning until now, that she tarried a little in the house.”Ruth 2:7
What Does Ruth 2:7 Mean?
Ruth 2:7 is found in the book of Ruth, chapter 2, verse 7 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 12 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (12)
These passages are connected to Ruth 2:7 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 15:33“The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.”Proverbs 13:4“The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.”Proverbs 18:23“The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.”Proverbs 22:29“Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.”Ephesians 5:21“Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.”1 Peter 5:5“Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.”Ruth 2:2“And Ruth the Moabitess said unto Naomi, Let me now go to the field, and glean ears of corn after him in whose sight I shall find grace. And she said unto her, Go, my daughter.”Ruth 2:21“And Ruth the Moabitess said, He said unto me also, Thou shalt keep fast by my young men, until they have ended all my harvest.”Ecclesiastes 9:10“Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.”Galatians 6:9“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”Matthew 5:3“Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”Romans 12:11“Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;”
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