Ruth 2:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ruth 2:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ruth 2:12 is a verse from the book of Ruth in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The LORD recompense thy work, and a full reward be given thee of the LORD God of Israel, under whose wings thou art come..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ruth 2:12 — KJV
“The LORD recompense thy work, and a full reward be given thee of the LORD God of Israel, under whose wings thou art come to trust.”
— Ruth 2:12 (KJV)
Ruth 2:12 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 2:12
“Huram said moreover, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build an house for the LORD, and an house for his kingdom. endued...: Heb. knowing prudence and understanding”
Shares key themes with Ruth 2:12: lord, given, god
“The children of Israel brought a willing offering unto the LORD, every man and woman, whose heart made them willing to bring for all manner of work, which the LORD had commanded to be made by the hand of Moses.”
Shares key themes with Ruth 2:12: lord, work, israel
“And Moses called Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whose heart the LORD had put wisdom, even every one whose heart stirred him up to come unto the work to do it:”
Shares key themes with Ruth 2:12: lord, work, whose
“When thou hast eaten and art full, then thou shalt bless the LORD thy God for the good land which he hath given thee.”
Shares key themes with Ruth 2:12: lord, full, given
“And the Levite, (because he hath no part nor inheritance with thee,) and the stranger, and the fatherless, and the widow, which are within thy gates, shall come, and shall eat and be satisfied; that the LORD thy God may bless thee in all the work of thine hand which thou doest.”
Shares key themes with Ruth 2:12: lord, work, god
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