Ruth 1:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ruth 1:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ruth 1:7 is a verse from the book of Ruth in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Wherefore she went forth out of the place where she was, and her two daughters in law with her; and they went on the way..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ruth 1:7 — KJV
“Wherefore she went forth out of the place where she was, and her two daughters in law with her; and they went on the way to return unto the land of Judah.”
— Ruth 1:7 (KJV)
Ruth 1:7 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 1:7
“And they went up, and pitched in Kirjathjearim, in Judah: wherefore they called that place Mahanehdan unto this day: behold, it is behind Kirjathjearim.”
Shares key themes with Ruth 1:7: wherefore, went, place
“Wherefore David arose and went, he and his men, and slew of the Philistines two hundred men; and David brought their foreskins, and they gave them in full tale to the king, that he might be the king's son in law. And Saul gave him Michal his daughter to wife.”
Shares key themes with Ruth 1:7: wherefore, went, where
“Wherefore Saul returned from pursuing after David, and went against the Philistines: therefore they called that place Selahammahlekoth. Selahammahlekoth: that is, The rock of divisions”
Shares key themes with Ruth 1:7: wherefore, went, place
“Then Amaziah separated them, to wit, the army that was come to him out of Ephraim, to go home again: wherefore their anger was greatly kindled against Judah, and they returned home in great anger. home again: Heb. to their place in great...: Heb. in heat of anger”
Shares key themes with Ruth 1:7: wherefore, place, where
“For thus saith the LORD touching Shallum the son of Josiah king of Judah, which reigned instead of Josiah his father, which went forth out of this place; He shall not return thither any more:”
Shares key themes with Ruth 1:7: went, forth, place
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