Ruth 1:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ruth 1:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ruth 1:11 is a verse from the book of Ruth in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Naomi said, Turn again, my daughters: why will ye go with me? are there yet any more sons in my womb, that they may ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ruth 1:11 — KJV
“And Naomi said, Turn again, my daughters: why will ye go with me? are there yet any more sons in my womb, that they may be your husbands?”
— Ruth 1:11 (KJV)
Ruth 1:11 in Context — About the Book of Ruth
Ruth is a short story of loyal love in a time of famine and loss. A widowed foreigner binds herself to her mother-in-law and to Israel's God — and is woven into the family line of King David and Jesus. It proves no loss is beyond God's quiet, redeeming providence.
Cross-References for Ruth 1:11
“And he stayed yet other seven days; and sent forth the dove; which returned not again unto him any more.”
Shares key themes with Ruth 1:11: turn, again, yet
“Then he said, I have sinned: yet honour me now, I pray thee, before the elders of my people, and before Israel, and turn again with me, that I may worship the LORD thy God.”
Shares key themes with Ruth 1:11: turn, again, yet
“And Samuel said to Saul, Why hast thou disquieted me, to bring me up? And Saul answered, I am sore distressed; for the Philistines make war against me, and God is departed from me, and answereth me no more, neither by prophets, nor by dreams: therefore I have called thee, that thou mayest make known unto me what I shall do. by prophets: Heb. by the hand of prophets”
Shares key themes with Ruth 1:11: again, why, more
“And David took him more concubines and wives out of Jerusalem, after he was come from Hebron: and there were yet sons and daughters born to David.”
Shares key themes with Ruth 1:11: daughters, yet, more
“And David took more wives at Jerusalem: and David begat more sons and daughters. more: Heb. yet”
Shares key themes with Ruth 1:11: daughters, yet, more
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