Ruth 2:10
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ruth 2:10 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ruth 2:10 is a verse from the book of Ruth in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then she fell on her face, and bowed herself to the ground, and said unto him, Why have I found grace in thine eyes, tha..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ruth 2:10 — KJV
“Then she fell on her face, and bowed herself to the ground, and said unto him, Why have I found grace in thine eyes, that thou shouldest take knowledge of me, seeing I am a stranger?”
— Ruth 2:10 (KJV)
Ruth 2:10 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 2:10
“And Joab fell to the ground on his face, and bowed himself, and thanked the king: and Joab said, To day thy servant knoweth that I have found grace in thy sight, my lord, O king, in that the king hath fulfilled the request of his servant. thanked: Heb. blessed his servant: or, thy servant”
Shares key themes with Ruth 2:10: fell, face, bowed
“Then the LORD opened the eyes of Balaam, and he saw the angel of the LORD standing in the way, and his sword drawn in his hand: and he bowed down his head, and fell flat on his face. fell...: or, bowed himself”
Shares key themes with Ruth 2:10: then, fell, face
“And when Abigail saw David, she hasted, and lighted off the ass, and fell before David on her face, and bowed herself to the ground,”
Shares key themes with Ruth 2:10: fell, face, bowed
“And David said unto Achish, If I have now found grace in thine eyes, let them give me a place in some town in the country, that I may dwell there: for why should thy servant dwell in the royal city with thee?”
Shares key themes with Ruth 2:10: why, found, grace
“Then she went in, and fell at his feet, and bowed herself to the ground, and took up her son, and went out.”
Shares key themes with Ruth 2:10: then, fell, bowed
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