Ruth 2:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ruth 2:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ruth 2:4 is a verse from the book of Ruth in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And, behold, Boaz came from Bethlehem, and said unto the reapers, The LORD be with you. And they answered him, The LORD ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ruth 2:4 — KJV
“And, behold, Boaz came from Bethlehem, and said unto the reapers, The LORD be with you. And they answered him, The LORD bless thee.”
— Ruth 2:4 (KJV)
Ruth 2:4 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 2:4
“Then answered one of the servants, and said, Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite, that is cunning in playing, and a mighty valiant man, and a man of war, and prudent in matters, and a comely person, and the LORD is with him. matters: or, speech”
Shares key themes with Ruth 2:4: behold, bethlehem, lord
“And when David came to Ziklag, he sent of the spoil unto the elders of Judah, even to his friends, saying, Behold a present for you of the spoil of the enemies of the LORD; present: Heb. blessing”
Shares key themes with Ruth 2:4: behold, came, lord
“And, behold, the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, This shall not be thine heir; but he that shall come forth out of thine own bowels shall be thine heir.”
Shares key themes with Ruth 2:4: behold, came, lord
“And Abraham answered and said, Behold now, I have taken upon me to speak unto the Lord, which am but dust and ashes:”
Shares key themes with Ruth 2:4: behold, lord, answered
“And he said, Come in, thou blessed of the LORD; wherefore standest thou without? for I have prepared the house, and room for the camels.”
Shares key themes with Ruth 2:4: came, lord, bless
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