Ruth 4:7
Ruth · Old Testament · Chapter 4
“Now this was the manner in former time in Israel concerning redeeming and concerning changing, for to confirm all things; a man plucked off his shoe, and gave it to his neighbour: and this was a testimony in Israel.”Ruth 4:7
What Does Ruth 4:7 Mean?
Ruth 4:7 is found in the book of Ruth, chapter 4, verse 7 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 4:7 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Deuteronomy 25:9“Then shall his brother’s wife come unto him in the presence of the elders, and loose his shoe from off his foot, and spit in his face, and shall answer and say, So shall it be done unto that man that will not build up his brother’s house.”Deuteronomy 25:7“And if the man like not to take his brother’s wife, then let his brother’s wife go up to the gate unto the elders, and say, My husband’s brother refuseth to raise up unto his brother a name in Israel, he will not perform the duty of my husband’s brother.”Genesis 23:20“And the field, and the cave that is therein, were made sure unto Abraham for a possession of a buryingplace by the sons of Heth.”Psalms 108:9“Moab is my washpot; over Edom will I cast out my shoe; over Philistia will I triumph.”Genesis 23:17“And the field of Ephron, which was in Machpelah, which was before Mamre, the field, and the cave which was therein, and all the trees that were in the field, that were in all the borders round about, were made sure”
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