Ruth 1:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ruth 1:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ruth 1:14 is a verse from the book of Ruth in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And they lifted up their voice, and wept again: and Orpah kissed her mother in law; but Ruth clave unto her." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ruth 1:14 — KJV
“And they lifted up their voice, and wept again: and Orpah kissed her mother in law; but Ruth clave unto her.”
— Ruth 1:14 (KJV)
Ruth 1:14 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 1:14
“And Jacob kissed Rachel, and lifted up his voice, and wept.”
Shares key themes with Ruth 1:14: lifted, voice, wept
“The LORD grant you that ye may find rest, each of you in the house of her husband. Then she kissed them; and they lifted up their voice, and wept.”
Shares key themes with Ruth 1:14: lifted, voice, wept
“And she went, and sat her down over against him a good way off, as it were a bowshot: for she said, Let me not see the death of the child. And she sat over against him, and lift up her voice, and wept.”
Shares key themes with Ruth 1:14: voice, wept, again
“And Esau said unto his father, Hast thou but one blessing, my father? bless me, even me also, O my father. And Esau lifted up his voice, and wept.”
Shares key themes with Ruth 1:14: lifted, voice, wept
“And all the congregation lifted up their voice, and cried; and the people wept that night.”
Shares key themes with Ruth 1:14: lifted, voice, wept
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