Ruth 2:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ruth 2:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ruth 2:8 is a verse from the book of Ruth in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then said Boaz unto Ruth, Hearest thou not, my daughter? Go not to glean in another field, neither go from hence, but ab..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ruth 2:8 — KJV
“Then said Boaz unto Ruth, Hearest thou not, my daughter? Go not to glean in another field, neither go from hence, but abide here fast by my maidens:”
— Ruth 2:8 (KJV)
Ruth 2:8 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 2:8
“And he said unto her, If they bind me fast with new ropes that never were occupied, then shall I be weak, and be as another man. that never...: Heb. wherewith work hath not been done”
Shares key themes with Ruth 2:8: then, another, here
“Then shalt thou go on forward from thence, and thou shalt come to the plain of Tabor, and there shall meet thee three men going up to God to Bethel, one carrying three kids, and another carrying three loaves of bread, and another carrying a bottle of wine:”
Shares key themes with Ruth 2:8: then, another, hence
“And Naaman said, Shall there not then, I pray thee, be given to thy servant two mules' burden of earth? for thy servant will henceforth offer neither burnt offering nor sacrifice unto other gods, but unto the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Ruth 2:8: then, neither, hence
“And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, enquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go thence.”
Shares key themes with Ruth 2:8: then, hence, abide
“And whatsoever house ye enter into, there abide, and thence depart.”
Shares key themes with Ruth 2:8: then, hence, abide
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