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Ruth 2:9

Ruth · Old Testament · Chapter 2

“Let thine eyes be on the field that they do reap, and go thou after them: have I not charged the young men that they shall not touch thee? and when thou art athirst, go unto the vessels, and drink of that which the young men have drawn.”Ruth 2:9

What Does Ruth 2:9 Mean?

Ruth 2:9 is found in the book of Ruth, chapter 2, verse 9 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 2:9 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

1 John 5:18“We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not.”Genesis 20:6“And God said unto him in a dream, Yea, I know that thou didst this in the integrity of thy heart; for I also withheld thee from sinning against me: therefore suffered I thee not to touch her.”Psalms 105:15“Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.”Proverbs 6:29“So he that goeth in to his neighbour’s wife; whosoever toucheth her shall not be innocent.”Matthew 10:42“And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.”1 Corinthians 7:1“Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman.”Genesis 24:18“And she said, Drink, my lord: and she hasted, and let down her pitcher upon her hand, and gave him drink.”Job 19:21“Have pity upon me, have pity upon me, O ye my friends; for the hand of God hath touched me.”John 4:7“There cometh a woman of Samaria to draw water: Jesus saith unto her, Give me to drink.”

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