Ruth 2:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ruth 2:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ruth 2:6 is a verse from the book of Ruth in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the servant that was set over the reapers answered and said, It is the Moabitish damsel that came back with Naomi ou..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ruth 2:6 — KJV
“And the servant that was set over the reapers answered and said, It is the Moabitish damsel that came back with Naomi out of the country of Moab:”
— Ruth 2:6 (KJV)
Ruth 2:6 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 2:6
“Then answered Doeg the Edomite, which was set over the servants of Saul, and said, I saw the son of Jesse coming to Nob, to Ahimelech the son of Ahitub.”
Shares key themes with Ruth 2:6: servant, set, over
“And the name of the man was Elimelech, and the name of his wife Naomi, and the name of his two sons Mahlon and Chilion, Ephrathites of Bethlehemjudah. And they came into the country of Moab, and continued there. continued: Heb. were”
Shares key themes with Ruth 2:6: came, naomi, country
“So Naomi returned, and Ruth the Moabitess, her daughter in law, with her, which returned out of the country of Moab: and they came to Bethlehem in the beginning of barley harvest.”
Shares key themes with Ruth 2:6: came, naomi, country
“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 2:6: servant, damsel, came
“And Rebekah arose, and her damsels, and they rode upon the camels, and followed the man: and the servant took Rebekah, and went his way.”
Shares key themes with Ruth 2:6: servant, damsel, came
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