Ruth 2:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ruth 2:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ruth 2:20 is a verse from the book of Ruth in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Naomi said unto her daughter in law, Blessed be he of the LORD, who hath not left off his kindness to the living and..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ruth 2:20 — KJV
“And Naomi said unto her daughter in law, Blessed be he of the LORD, who hath not left off his kindness to the living and to the dead. And Naomi said unto her, The man is near of kin unto us, one of our next kinsmen. one of...: or, one that hath right to redeem”
— Ruth 2:20 (KJV)
Ruth 2:20 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 2:20
“And the women said unto Naomi, Blessed be the LORD, which hath not left thee this day without a kinsman, that his name may be famous in Israel. left...: Heb. caused to cease unto thee kinsman: or, redeemer”
Shares key themes with Ruth 2:20: naomi, blessed, lord
“But also thou shalt not cut off thy kindness from my house for ever: no, not when the LORD hath cut off the enemies of David every one from the face of the earth.”
Shares key themes with Ruth 2:20: lord, hath, off
“And the king said, Is not the hand of Joab with thee in all this? And the woman answered and said, As thy soul liveth, my lord the king, none can turn to the right hand or to the left from ought that my lord the king hath spoken: for thy servant Joab, he bade me, and he put all these words in the mouth of thine handmaid:”
Shares key themes with Ruth 2:20: lord, hath, left
“And Naomi said unto her two daughters in law, Go, return each to her mother's house: the LORD deal kindly with you, as ye have dealt with the dead, and with me.”
Shares key themes with Ruth 2:20: naomi, daughter, law
“And he said, Who art thou? And she answered, I am Ruth thine handmaid: spread therefore thy skirt over thine handmaid; for thou art a near kinsman. a near...: or, one that hath right to redeem”
Shares key themes with Ruth 2:20: hath, near, kin
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