Ruth 4:6
Ruth · Old Testament · Chapter 4
“And the kinsman said, I cannot redeem it for myself, lest I mar mine own inheritance: redeem thou my right to thyself; for I cannot redeem it.”Ruth 4:6
What Does Ruth 4:6 Mean?
Ruth 4:6 is found in the book of Ruth, chapter 4, verse 6 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 5 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (5)
These passages are connected to Ruth 4:6 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Deuteronomy 25:8“Then the elders of his city shall call him, and speak unto him: and if he stand to it, and say, I like not to take her;”Deuteronomy 23:3“An Ammonite or Moabite shall not enter into the congregation of the LORD; even to their tenth generation shall they not enter into the congregation of the LORD for ever:”Ruth 2:20“And Naomi said unto her daughter in law, Blessed be he of the LORD, who hath not left off his kindness to the living and to the dead. And Naomi said unto her, The man is near of kin unto us, one of our next kinsmen.”Leviticus 25:25“If thy brother be waxen poor, and hath sold away some of his possession, and if any of his kin come to redeem it, then shall he redeem that which his brother sold.”Ruth 3:13“Tarry this night, and it shall be in the morning, that if he will perform unto thee the part of a kinsman, well; let him do the kinsman’s part: but if he will not do the part of a kinsman to thee, then will I do the part of a kinsman to thee, as the LORD liveth: lie down until the morning.”
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