Ruth 2:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ruth 2:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ruth 2:16 is a verse from the book of Ruth in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And let fall also some of the handfuls of purpose for her, and leave them, that she may glean them, and rebuke her not." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ruth 2:16 — KJV
“And let fall also some of the handfuls of purpose for her, and leave them, that she may glean them, and rebuke her not.”
— Ruth 2:16 (KJV)
Ruth 2:16 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 2:16
“Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you, (but was let hitherto,) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles. among: or, in”
Shares key themes with Ruth 2:16: let, also, some
“And it came to pass on the morrow, that the firstborn said unto the younger, Behold, I lay yesternight with my father: let us make him drink wine this night also; and go thou in, and lie with him, that we may preserve seed of our father.”
Shares key themes with Ruth 2:16: let, also, may
“And let it come to pass, that the damsel to whom I shall say, Let down thy pitcher, I pray thee, that I may drink; and she shall say, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also: let the same be she that thou hast appointed for thy servant Isaac; and thereby shall I know that thou hast shewed kindness unto my master.”
Shares key themes with Ruth 2:16: let, also, may
“And he also had made savoury meat, and brought it unto his father, and said unto his father, Let my father arise, and eat of his son's venison, that thy soul may bless me.”
Shares key themes with Ruth 2:16: let, also, may
“And Esau said, Let me now leave with thee some of the folk that are with me. And he said, What needeth it? let me find grace in the sight of my lord. leave: Heb. set, or, place What...: Heb. Wherefore is this?”
Shares key themes with Ruth 2:16: let, some, leave
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