Ruth 2:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ruth 2:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ruth 2:7 is a verse from the book of Ruth in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And she said, I pray you, let me glean and gather after the reapers among the sheaves: so she came, and hath continued e..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ruth 2:7 — KJV
“And she said, I pray you, let me glean and gather after the reapers among the sheaves: so she came, and hath continued even from the morning until now, that she tarried a little in the house.”
— Ruth 2:7 (KJV)
Ruth 2:7 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 2:7
“Then came the same Sheshbazzar, and laid the foundation of the house of God which is in Jerusalem: and since that time even until now hath it been in building, and yet it is not finished.”
Shares key themes with Ruth 2:7: came, hath, even
“For it was little which thou hadst before I came, and it is now increased unto a multitude; and the LORD hath blessed thee since my coming: and now when shall I provide for mine own house also? increased: Heb. broken forth since...: Heb. at my foot”
Shares key themes with Ruth 2:7: came, hath, now
“And he arose early in the morning on the fifth day to depart: and the damsel's father said, Comfort thine heart, I pray thee. And they tarried until afternoon, and they did eat both of them. until afternoon: Heb. till the day declined”
Shares key themes with Ruth 2:7: pray, after, morning
“Then said Abishai to David, God hath delivered thine enemy into thine hand this day: now therefore let me smite him, I pray thee, with the spear even to the earth at once, and I will not smite him the second time. delivered: Heb. shut up”
Shares key themes with Ruth 2:7: pray, let, hath
“So he arose and went to Zarephath. And when he came to the gate of the city, behold, the widow woman was there gathering of sticks: and he called to her, and said, Fetch me, I pray thee, a little water in a vessel, that I may drink.”
Shares key themes with Ruth 2:7: pray, gather, came
Pray Ruth 2:7
Generate a Prayer from Ruth 2:7
Our AI will write a personal prayer inspired by this scripture — tailored to your situation. Free, instant, no account needed.
✦ Pray This Verse