Ruth 1:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ruth 1:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ruth 1:6 is a verse from the book of Ruth in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then she arose with her daughters in law, that she might return from the country of Moab: for she had heard in the count..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ruth 1:6 — KJV
“Then she arose with her daughters in law, that she might return from the country of Moab: for she had heard in the country of Moab how that the LORD had visited his people in giving them bread.”
— Ruth 1:6 (KJV)
Ruth 1:6 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 1:6
“And the people believed: and when they heard that the LORD had visited the children of Israel, and that he had looked upon their affliction, then they bowed their heads and worshipped.”
Shares key themes with Ruth 1:6: then, heard, lord
“Then said the LORD unto Moses, Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you; and the people shall go out and gather a certain rate every day, that I may prove them, whether they will walk in my law, or no. a certain...: Heb. the portion of a day in his day”
Shares key themes with Ruth 1:6: then, law, lord
“When Jethro, the priest of Midian, Moses' father in law, heard of all that God had done for Moses, and for Israel his people, and that the LORD had brought Israel out of Egypt;”
Shares key themes with Ruth 1:6: law, heard, lord
“Then Moses heard the people weep throughout their families, every man in the door of his tent: and the anger of the LORD was kindled greatly; Moses also was displeased.”
Shares key themes with Ruth 1:6: then, heard, lord
“And Moses said unto the LORD, Then the Egyptians shall hear it, (for thou broughtest up this people in thy might from among them;)”
Shares key themes with Ruth 1:6: then, might, lord
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